The family of missing autistic man Nigel Peterson say their "hope is fading badly" as the search continues.
He was seen jumping out of a car on Otonga Rd at 3pm on Friday, running towards Old Taupo Rd.
Nigel was living under 24-hour care and has never spent this much time alone.
His father, Chris Peterson, said today that he was worried about his son's condition, which could be deteriorating because he had been without his medication.
"Our hope is fading badly."