The search for
missing 35-year-old Leighton Grant in Taupo has turned to
Motutaiko Island after items including a wetsuit were
located there.
Mr Grant was last seen on Friday (25
January) and his car was found on Monday at Hallets Bay,
just south of Hatepe.
Last night searchers discovered
items including a red, grey and black wetsuit on the island
and police believe they belong to Mr Grant. A team of about
25 LandSar volunteers and police officers are now focusing
on a comprehensive search of the Island and its surrounding
waters.
The island has wahi tapu areas so an Iwi
representative is working alongside Police.
Police are
particularly keen to hear from anyone who has been in the
vicinity of the island in recent days who may have seen
someone swimming to the island, or any boaties who have
taken anyone to or from the island.
Anyone with any
information about Mr Grant's disappearance is asked to call
Taupo Police on 07 378
6060.
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