"Update on search for missing Frenchman"

Hawke’s Bay Police continue to investigate the disappearance of 32-year-old Frenchman, Pierre Antoine Paludet, who was last seen a week ago.

Based on enquiries so far Police believe Mr Paludet and his vehicle were likely in the carpark from Wednesday 10 January 2018.

He was last seen in the carpark early in the evening on Friday 12 January.

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Mr Paludet was sleeping in his vehicle and cooking in the area around his car.

Local residents had noticed a build-up of rubbish and his car seemingly abandoned, leading to the call to Police on the afternoon of Saturday 13 January.

Searches of the area to date have failed to locate Mr Paludet.

We continue to liaise with his France-based family who are increasingly worried about Pierre.

His lack of contact with them is described as completely out of character.

This Sunday, Police will be based at the Domain carpark in Haumoana.
We would urge anyone who has seen or spoken with Pierre, sighted his vehicle, or has any other information that may assist the investigation, to come and speak to Police staff in person on Sunday, or make contact via their local station or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
images, online at: http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/update-search-missing-frenchman

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