Police appealing for sightings of missing Whanganui man

Police are appealing for sightings of a missing man, called Michael, who was last seen on Polson St, Whanganui, on November 20.

Police are appealing for any sightings of a man who went missing in the Whanganui area on November 20.

The man called Michael, also known as Mike, was last seen on Polson St at around 1.35am.

At around 1.45am he was seen with his white Suzuki Vitara, with the registration BNY978, at the Gull service station on Victoria Ave.

Michael was seen at the Gull service station on Victoria Ave not long before he went missing.

He left the service station, turning left on to Glasgow St heading towards the Whanganui River.

Police are urging anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage in the Whanganui area to review their footage and contact police if they see Michael or his white Suzuki Vitara.

His family are concerned for his welfare and would like to see him return home.

If you see Mike or his vehicle, contact police on 111.

Anyone who may have information that can assist in locating Michael is urged to contact police online or call 105.

Please use the reference number 241120/0479.

Eva de Jong is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicle covering health stories and general news. She began as a reporter in 2023. You can contact her on eva.dejong@nzme.co.nz