Man goes missing from hour-long walk

Stephen Tracey hasn't been seen since Saturday.

A Mt Maunganui man has been missing for two days after telling his family he would be home from a walk in an hour.

Police say they are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Stephen Michael Tracey, 37, who was last seen at Mt Maunganui about 5pm on Saturday.

He told his family he was going for a walk and would be returning in about an hour, but has not been seen since.

Mr Tracey did not take his wallet or phone with him, which police said was out of character.

Police have carried out a number of searches and inquiries with help from the Mt Maunganui Surf Lifesaving Club and local search and rescue volunteers.

However, there have been no sightings of Mr Tracey and he has not been in contact with his family.

Police described him as about 1.82m tall and of medium build. He was last seen wearing a T-shirt, shorts and sandals.

Anyone with any information about Mr Tracey's disappearance was asked to contact Tauranga police on (07) 577 4300.