'Grave fears': Police issue appeal for missing Napier man

Police issue fresh appeal amid "grave fears" over missing Napier man, Wayne McGillen. Photo / Supplied

An appeal for information and sightings of missing Napier man, Wayne McGillen, has again been issued amid "grave fears" from police.

The 53-year-old was last seen at Allied Fuel, in Napier, at about 10.17am on Thursday March 19.

McGillen was seen in a white Mazda Bounty ute, with the registration plate LPQ28.

The 53-year-old was last seen in a white Mazda Bounty ute at Allied Fuel, in Napier, at about 10.17am on Thursday March 19. Photo / Supplied

The father was seen driving past Kotemaori towards Wairoa at approximately 11:30am on Thursday March 19.

Wayne was expected to return home on Saturday March 21, according to police, after planning to hunt in the Kaweka Ranges.

He was travelling to the Makahu Rd area.

Police said they have "grave fears" for Wayne's wellbeing, as he is a type 1 diabetic.

Anyone who may have seen Wayne, his vehicle or has any information on his whereabouts is asked to call Hawke's Bay Police on 06 831 0700 or 105.