Identikit shows person of interest in disappearance of Waikato man

Police have released this Identikit image of a blonde, balding man whom they wish to speak with about Rick Hayward's disappearance. Image / Supplied

Police are seeking the public's help to identify a balding blonde man as part of ongoing inquiries into the disappearance of Waikato man Frederick Hayward.

Hayward, 67, went missing in 2013. Police now think he may have been the victim of a hit and run, and that the driver panicked and disposed of Hayward's body.

They have released an Identikit of a man who they believe could help with the investigation.

The Identikit man is described as 172 centimetres tall, of medium build, of unkempt appearance, with blonde hair with a balding or receding hairline.

The man pictured in the Identikit is around 172cm tall and of medium build. Image / Supplied

Police continue to seek sightings of a black or dark-coloured Nissan Terrano seen on Old Mountain Rd, near the Karamu track on or around September 2, 2013.

Anyone who recognises the man from the Identikit should contact the investigation team on 0800 HAYWARD (0800 4299 273), police said.

Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are seeking sightings of a dark-coloured SUV similar to this one on Old Mountain Rd around the time Hayward went missing. Photo / Supplied