"Can you help us find missing man Scott McPherson?"

Taupo Police are seeking sightings of 22-year-old Taupo man Scott McPherson.

Scott’s family last heard from him yesterday, when he advised them he was lost in the bush around Opepe Farm, near State Highway 5 Napier-Taupo.

Police launched a search and rescue operation last night, which is ongoing.

Scott is described as about 183cm tall, of slim build, with short light-brown hair, blue eyes, and a tattoo on his left shoulder down to his elbow, as well as a scar on his neck.

He was last seen wearing green camo pants, a black jacket with a singlet underneath, and a white Tui hat.

Police are asking anyone who might have seen Scott to get in touch.

Anyone with information should call 111 immediately.

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