Whangamatā police have safety concerns for missing person

Jordan has his dog with him and is believed to be in the Wentworth Valley Rd area.

A search and rescue team is helping police look for a missing man near Whangamatā.

Police said they had concerns for the safety of the man who had been missing since Sunday

“Jordan has not been located yet and police are continuing their search today and this will extend into the weekend.

“SAR are assisting with the search which is being conducted in the Wentworth Valley and surrounding bush area.

“The situation is being reviewed on a continual basis.”

The man was reported missing after he did not return from his travel to the Wentworth Valley area on Sunday.

Police said he had his dog (pictured below) with him and he was believed to be in the Wentworth Valley Rd area.

“His vehicle has been located, but there has since been heavy rainfall, flooding a ford and making the road impassable.”

Police urged anybody who could assist with Jordan’s whereabouts to call 105, quoting event number P056569675.

He is believed to have his dog with him.

Meanwhile, a 15-year-old boy reported missing from Hamilton has been located safe and well.

Police thanked everyone who shared their Facebook post or provided information.

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