Psychic leads police to man's belongings

A psychic has helped police find items belonging to an elderly Palmerston North man who has been missing for over a week.

On Friday night, the local woman, who does not want to be named, described a location to the police. She had never been there before.

On Saturday, James Alexander's personal items were found on the banks of the Manawatu River.

Police said Mr Alexander, who suffered from Alzheimer's, was most likely in the river.

The police dive squad will search the river today.

- NZPA