Hunt for man after alleged Queenstown kidnapping

Armed police raid a property in Queenstown in connection to the alleged kidnapping of Joseph Armstrong (inset). Photos / Otago Daily Times, NZ Police

Police have concerns for the safety of a missing Queenstown man after an alleged kidnapping in the town on Friday.

Inspector Olaf Jensen said police want any information on the whereabouts of 22-year-old Joseph Armstrong.

A police investigation team, with specialist staff, were working on the case, Jensen said.

On Friday armed police raided properties in Queenstown and Frankton in a bid to locate three men in connection with the alleged kidnapping.

Up to three people might have been victims of the alleged kidnapping.

Police are searching for former Southland rugby player Pita Wilson, 38, Joshua James Veint, 23, and Mark Taylor, about 17.

Police also want to find a white Toyota Hilux ute, registration number HCL548, sign-written "A1 Auto Electrics", and a white Suzuki saloon, registration number SI8946.