"Missing – have you seen Alan Pauling?"

Tasman Police are seeking the public's assistance to locate 59-year-old Alan Pauling who was last in contact with family on Saturday 8 December.

Mr Pauling is from Tapawera, it is believed he may now be in Whangapeka, Takaka or down the West Coast.

Police have concerns for his wellbeing.

Mr Pauling may be travelling in a white campervan, similar to the one pictured, that is dirty from sitting outside for some time.

Anyone with information or sightings of a white campervan similar to the one pictured, are encouraged to call Richmond Police on (03) 543 9500 quoting file number 181212/1879.

images, online at: http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/missing-%E2%80%93-have-you-seen-alan-pauling

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