A man is missing after his car was found in a ditch in Hikumutu, near Tongariro National Park.
Geoffrey Kelly was not in his vehicle when it was discovered on Makokomiko Rd at 10.30am yesterday.
“It is believed he may have walked to get assistance and become disoriented, has taken shelter somewhere, or has gotten a lift from a passerby,” a police spokesperson said.
He was last seen Thursday night wearing grey knee-length shorts, jandals, a tan sweatshirt and glasses.
Anyone with any information was asked to call 105 and quote reference number P061689135.