Missing runner Alastair Shelton

Masterton Police Search & Rescue are asking for any members of the public that have been tramping or walking in or around the Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit Track in the Tararua Ranges west of Masterton on Saturday the 29th December 2012 to get in contact with them.

Police are looking for a 33 year old male runner Alastair Shelton who went running on Saturday morning and has not returned.

Alastair is described as 6 foot tall and of slim build, short brown hair wearing singlet, black shorts, lyric tights, bright green running shoes and a small back pack.

It is believed that Alaistair was running alone.

Police ask anyone in the area or has any information on Alaistair Shelton to contact them immediately on 06 3774471

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