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Dunedin police re-search area of interest for man missing for two weeks

October 27, 2017
Gordon Mclean, 63, has not been seen since leaving Wakari Hospital on Thursday.

(Source: 1 NEWS)

The Dunedin Police search and rescue squad and dog squad re-searched an area of interest yesterday in the search for missing 63 year old Dunedin man, Gordon McLean.

Mr McLean has not been seen since he left his rehabilitation unit at Wakari Hospital two weeks ago on Thursday 12th October.

A police spokesperson says they’re liaising with the Southland District Health Board to exchange information as it comes to light.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Dunedin Police Station.

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