Nothing found in search after reports of cry for help near Masterton river

Police are asking for information after a cry for help was heard near a Masterton river last night, only for a search to turn up nothing.

About 7.30pm on Sunday, police were called to the skate park area on Dixon St after reports of a person calling for assistance.

Police, alongside Search and Rescue and Fire and Emergency, searched the river, but at this stage nothing has been found and police have not received any reports of missing people in the area.

Emergency services left the scene at 9.50pm, and the matter will be reviewed this morning.

Police would still like to hear from anyone who was in the Dixon St area about 7.30pm and noticed any signs of a person in distress, or anyone with information that could assist enquiries.

“Or if this was you, and you have safely returned home, please let us know,” police said in a statement.

Anyone with information can contact police online at 105.police.govt.nz, or call 105, using the reference number P066280215.