Missing 60-year-old Upper Hutt man Brett Carpenter found ‘safe and well’

Police have located missing Upper Hutt man Brett Carpenter. Photo / NZ Police

Missing Upper Hutt man Brett Carpenter has been found safe.

The 60-year-old, who has Alzheimer’s, had been missing from Totara Park since noon.

Police and Land SAR undertook a large search this afternoon in the Upper Hutt suburb.

“The man was found safe and well this evening after a large search effort,” police said in an update.

“Police would like to thank the agencies that supported the operation, including Land Search and Rescue, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC), and Community Patrol.

“We would also like to thank the members of the community for their support and concern.”