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Body found in search for man last seen on Kaitāia river edge

December 18, 2021

Police searching for a man last seen on a Kaitāia river edge 10 days ago have found a body.

Loren Charles Ross-Taylor, 32, was last seen about 10.45am on Wednesday, December 8.

He had been on the edge of the Awanui River, close to the Awanui Bridge.

Police said they had found a body in Kaitāia on Friday. While formal identification is ongoing, it is believed to be that of the missing 32-year-old.

"Police's thoughts are with his family and friends."

The incident will be referred to the coroner.

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