A search and rescue operation is under way for a man in his 30s, after his wrecked and empty car was found by a stream in North Taranaki.
Karl Roberts' family, and police, are concerned for his well-being and are appealing to the public for any sightings
The 31-year-old has not been seen since his car crashed on Uruti Rd, in Uruti on Tuesday afternoon.
"It appears Mr Roberts lost control of his vehicle, a green Subaru Impreza, which left the road and slid down a bank, stopping close to the stream that runs parallel to the road," says the police statement.
His vehicle was found at 3.30pm, about two hours after he was believed to have crashed.
