Missing couple contact police

File photo / Martin Sykes

An elderly couple previously reported missing have contacted police having heard media broadcasts concerning their whereabouts.

Colin and Gloria Benton had not been seen since Monday afternoon having left Manuwera in Auckland on their way back home to New Plymouth,

Police said they are well and have been staying with friends, taking somewhat longer than planned in their travels home.

Family members have been contacted and reassured as to their well-being.


- NZHERALD STAFF