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Thames man Jared missing, police urge public to report sightings

Samuel Sherry
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29 Aug, 2025 09:25 AMQuick Read

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Police are seeking the public’s help to find missing 35-year-old Waikato man Jared.

Police are seeking the public’s help to find missing 35-year-old Waikato man Jared.

Police have asked for the public’s help in locating a man reported missing from Thames.

Jared, a 35-year-old, was last seen leaving his home on Waiomu Valley Rd on the morning of August 24.

He was heading towards the Coromandel but didn’t return home.

Jared is reported to be driving a black 2018 Mitsubishi Triton with the registration number LKK544.

Police said bach owners, hunters, trampers and campers might see him or his car over the weekend in the Thames-Coromandel area.

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Police and Jared’s family “have serious concerns for his welfare and would like to find him as soon as possible”.

“If you see Jared or his vehicle, or have any information that might help us find him, please contact 111 immediately and reference file number: 250826/7145.″

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