Police are appealing for information from a couple who were seen speaking with missing Upper Hutt man Bret Hill on the day of his disappearance.
Bret, 50, was last seen on Hillside Drive, Maoribank, on Sunday. Around 5:45 p.m., he was observed having a brief conversation with a couple walking a small dog near the Maoribank Lights intersection, close to the Hutt River.
Authorities believe this couple may have valuable information regarding Bret’s last known movements and urge them to come forward.
Bret is described as 195cm tall, of solid build, with black hair and a short white beard. He was last seen wearing black shorts, a dark green t-shirt, a black zip-up hoodie, black jandals, and a cap.
The search for Bret continues today in Upper Hutt, with police reviewing CCTV footage and following up on public leads. They are also seeking any CCTV or dashcam footage from the Hillside Drive area around 5:30 p.m. that might help trace his movements.
Anyone with information is asked to update police online or call 105, referencing case number 240916/4478. If Bret is spotted, the public is urged to call 111 immediately.