Man missing from Mount Maunganui found ‘safe and well’ - police

Police are asking for information on a missing man last seen in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday morning. Photo / NZME

A missing man who was the subject of a police plea for sightings yesterday has now been found safe and well.

The Japanese man was described as being in his 70s and was last seen on Tuesday morning on Hewletts Rd, Mount Maunganui about 9am.

A police statement released yesterday said his family had concerns for his welfare.

A police spokeswoman said today that the man had since been found “safe and well”.