Missing man Brigham Smith found safe and well, police say

Brigham Smith, 24, went missing in Hamilton on Christmas Day. He has been found safe and well. Photo / Supplied

A man reported missing from Hamilton on Christmas Day has been found alive.

Brigham Smith was reported missing from a property in the suburb of Glenview at 6.30pm on Wednesday.

Police said this morning they had launched the police boat on the Waikato River in Hamilton in the search for the 24-year-old.

This afternoon a police spokeswoman confirmed he had been found safe and well.

Earlier in the day a family member said they were unable to release a statement.

It follows appeals on social media by worried whānau.