Body found in search for missing man Bert Kuiti

Bert Kuiti, 38, was last seen last Thursday driving a green Holden. Photo / Supplied

Search and rescue teams have found a body believed to be that of Marlborough man Bert Kuiti, who was reported missing earlier this week.

Police have been leading the search for 38-year-old Kuiti who was last seen last Thursday driving a green Holden Vectra.

The vehicle has since been found crashed on Maungatapu Rd in Pelorus.

LandSAR today located a body which they believed to be Kuiti, near the carpark at the end Maungatapu Rd.

Police have notified Kuiti's family.