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Man missing from Auckland's Mt Wellington found safe and well

October 18, 2023

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A man who had been missing from Auckland's Mount Wellington for several weeks has been found safe and well.

Police said last week the 55-year-old had been missing since mid-September and his family were very concerned about him.

Today police thanked members of the public who provided information to help locate him.

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