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North Shore man missing since Sunday found dead

December 9, 2020

A man reported missing on Monday from his home on Auckland's North Shore has been found dead this morning, police say. 

This morning police confirmed they've found the body of 58-year-old Athol Charlton. 

Charlton left his Torbay home around 9.45pm on Sunday and was reported missing the next morning.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.


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