"If he helped you in any way please let the police know, we just want to know that he is okay," the family's statement read.
Today, police and local Search and Rescue volunteers revisited the Kohi Point track near Whakatāne with specialist dogs looking for signs of Webb but were unable to find anything.
Clothing similar to that worn by Joseph Webb. Photo / supplied
Earlier that day Webb went to The Warehouse where he was captured on CCTV footage.
He was also seen on CCTV footage passing the Coastguard building at the Heads.
Police asked anyone who was at the Heads on July 23, and in particular, anyone who saw a person wearing clothing as pictured in the CCTV images in that area, to contact Whakatāne Police.
If you have any information please contact 105 and quote file number 190724/0842.
Clothing similar to that worn by Joseph Webb. Photo / supplied