A search and rescue operation is underway for a Masterton man in his 70s missing since Sunday.
John Rafferty was last seen at Masterton Railway Station about midday on May 4, Sergeant Anthony Matheson said.
The 74-year-old did not board a train and left on foot about 20 minutes later.
Matheson said it was possible Rafferty was staying with a friend but police and loved ones “want to know he’s safe”.
“A reasonable amount of time has passed, and John doesn’t have his cell phone or wallet,” he said.
A search team and a helicopter has been out looking for the missing man.
“We are really keen to know that he’s safe.”
Police have released an image from CCTV showing Rafferty on a station platform on the day of his disappearance.
He was wearing a blue jacket with ‘NASA’ written on the back, sweatpants, and black shoes.
Rafferty may have left the Masterton area.
Anyone who saw him was asked to contact police on 111, or online at 105 if there was Information after the fact.
