Residents in an Upper Hutt suburb can expect to see search and rescue teams looking for a missing man who was last seen on Sunday, police say.

Property owners with surveillance cameras in the vicinity of Hillside Dr, Maoribank, have been urged to check their footage for any possible sightings of the man.

Bret Hill was last seen on Sunday at about 5.30pm on Hillside Dr. According to police, he is 195cm tall, of a solid build, with black hair and a short white beard.

A police spokesperson said: “He was last seen wearing black shorts, a dark green t-shirt, a black zip-up hoodie, black jandals and cap.

“His disappearance is out of the ordinary.

“Police are also asking members of the public to check their own properties, if safe to do so, and call us if there are signs that Mr Hill may have been there.

“Members of the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area, including search and rescue teams.

“Police are continuing to support Mr Hill’s family and would like to thank the public for their ongoing support. Bret’s family, and police, are concerned for his well-being.”

Anyone who sees Hill has been urged to call 111 immediately.

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