The family of missing Mount Maunganui man Stephen Michael Tracey, 37, has today released a statement through Bay of Plenty police.
He was last seen by family in Mount Maunganui on Saturday about 5pm and police said he was seen by someone who knew him on the beach about 6pm.
"Our search for Steve, our much loved brother and son, continues," the statement reads.
"Steve was last seen sitting on Mt Maunganui beach around 6.00pm last Saturday, near Leisure Island.
"Steve is a friendly, outgoing person whose warmth and kindness has touched many. He is 6ft 2 and of athletic build (approx 90 kgs).