Hawke’s Bay police find missing man Lawrence Houia safe

Lawrence Houia, 21, has been found safe in Napier.

A man missing in Hawke’s Bay has been found safe.

Lawrence Houia, 21, was reported missing after last being seen in Napier about 3pm on Thursday.

Items belonging to him were found at 4.45pm north of the surf club at Waimarama Beach.

Police said Houia had been found safe in Napier this morning and thanked members of the public who reported information to help find him.