Police concerned for missing man

Police are concerned for the safety of a New Plymouth man who has been missing in Auckland since Tuesday.

Justin Edward King, 37, was in Auckland to work in the Devonport area and was due to return to New Plymouth tomorrow.

He was last seen when he was dropped off at a Takapuna motel.

He has been described as a European male of slim build, 183cm tall with dark wavy hair with streaks of grey in it. He was wearing a bright orange rain jacket, track pants and worn sneakers. He has a mole the size of a 50 cent coin on his face.

Police urge anyone who knows his whereabouts to contact them.

- NZPA