Police have appealed for information over the disappearance of a man in Waikato, who has been missing for over a month, after new possible sightings were reported earlier today.
Travis Langford, 24, travelled from Wellington to the Waikato region where his car was located burnt-out at a farm on Tolley Rd in Ngaroma on January 18.
A search of the area where his vehicle was found involving search and rescue staff, police and the Eagle helicopter located some personal items belonging to Langford.
Private searches had also been carried out by family and friends in the same area and in the south Waikato region.
Before today, police said sightings of a man in the Waipapa and Mangakino areas fit Langford’s description.
Sightings of missing man reported earlier today
Police said they had received reports of sightings earlier today of a man matching Langford’s description and wearing a poncho.
This man was seen on State Highway 30, around 20-25km south of Te Kuiti; the Kopaki rail overbridge near Powell Rd, and near Mangaokewa Rd where he appeared to be hitchhiking.
“Based on these sightings, police believe the man was heading north, and may have been picked up by a passing motorist,” a spokesperson said.
“We want to hear from anyone who was travelling on State Highway 30 between 9.30am and 12pm today, who may have seen this man, anyone who picked up a hitchhiker matching the description of this man, or anyone that has dashcam footage from the area that may be relevant.”
