Auckland City Police say they hold real
concerns for the welfare of missing Indian student Mandeep
Singh, who hasn't been seen for over two days.
Police
held a media stand up in the Viaduct Harbour this afternoon
near the site where Mandeep Singh, 20, was last seen on
Sunday morning at around3am.
Acting Detective Senior
Sergeant, Marcia Murray told media that Mandeep's
disappearance was out of character and Police do hold real
concerns for his welfare.
"At this stage we have had no
sightings of him after he left Burngalow 8 bar at around 3am
on Sunday morning and we would ask anyone who may have been
in the area at the time and might have seen Mandeep to
please contact us on (09) 302 6557.
"We are keeping an
open mind about his disappearance and searches of the area
have continued today including a search of the waterways
around Viaduct Harbour.
"Mandeep's family are deeply
concerned about his disappearance and our focus remains on
trying to find him," she
added.
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