Police are searching for a couple who were seen having a conversation with missing Upper Hutt man Bret Hill on the day he disappeared.
Police would also like to hear from anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage in the vicinity of Hillside Drive who may have recorded Hill’s movements at around 5.30pm on Sunday.
Hill, aged 50, was last seen on Hillside Drive in Maoribank that day.
Police said the short conversation between him and the couple occurred at about 5.45pm.
It added the couple was walking a small dog at the Maoribanks Lights intersection, “just above” the Hutt River.
“Police want to speak to this couple about the short interaction.
“If this is you, please contact us.”
Hill is described as 195cm tall, of solid build, with black hair and a short white beard.
He was last seen in black shorts, a dark green t-shirt, a black zip-up hoodie, black jandals and cap.
“A search is continuing in the Upper Hutt area today, and Police continue to review CCTV and follow up leads from the public.”
