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Police appeal after 74-year-old man goes missing in Kawerau

By 1News Reporters

December 6, 2023

74-year-old Matthew Weko. (Source: NZ Police)

Police are appealing for the public's help with finding a missing 74-year-old Kawerau man.

Matthew Weko was last seen at home on November 30.

"Police and Matthew's family have concerns for his wellbeing," a police spokesperson said this morning.

"[He] was wearing dark blue track pants, and a dark blue jacket with a black fleece jacket underneath."

Anyone with information is urged to call 105 and quote file number 231205/6645.

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