Info sought on missing man

Police investigating the disappearance of a fisherman at the Waitaki River on April 22 would like to hear from anyone who may have seen the man between noon and dusk that day.

The man, who is in his late 70s, headed out to fish about noon.

Police were alerted at 7pm after he failed to return home.

The man’s Isuzu four-wheel-drive vehicle and boat trailer were found at the boat ramp off Te Maiharoa Rd.

About 11pm, the boat was found anchored at the river mouth.

Police are trying to establish the man’s movements and would like to hear from anyone who saw the man on or around the river between noon and 7pm.

His Fireball boat has yellow sides, a white hull, and a chrome anchor cradle.