Police are continuing their appeal for public assistance as the search for missing 28-year-old Thomas Basire remains unresolved more than four months after his disappearance.
Thomas was last seen on 24 November 2024 walking toward Petone along the stop bank near the Ewen Bridge on Railway Avenue. Despite extensive searches of the Hutt River and its surrounding areas, no confirmed sightings have been made, and efforts to locate him have so far been unsuccessful.
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd, Hutt Valley Area Investigations Manager, said police remain committed to the case and continue to follow up on leads.
“Police have received a wealth of information from the public regarding the potential whereabouts of Thomas, however based on follow-up enquiries, we do not believe there have been any confirmed sightings of him since November,” Todd said.
In February, footage from a previous search was analysed but did not yield any further items or locations of interest. Despite the time that has passed, Todd emphasised that police are keeping an open mind.
“While there is no further search activity planned at this time, Police will often review these cases as information is received by members of the public.”
Investigators have spoken with several individuals who knew Thomas and are urging anyone who had contact with him but has not yet come forward to speak with police.
“If you have any information that could assist Police, no matter how small, please contact us,” Todd said.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call 105 or file a report online, quoting reference number 241213/6143.
