Wednesday, 8 January 2014 - 3:39pm

Auckland City

Police have concerns for the safety and well-being of 46 year-old Andrey Melnikov (picture above).

Mr Melnikov has been reported missing and was last seen on Saturday 5 January, 2014.

He is a Caucasian male, about 182cm tall and of a muscular build. Mr Melnikov is from Uzbekistan.

He usually resides in Newmarket but may be in the Waitakere Ranges area, and has previously walked from his Newmarket home to Huia.

If you have information about Mr Melnikov's whereabouts please call Police immediately on 111.

Information can also be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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