Police had been searching for Andrew Gunn around Kāingaroa Forest, near Rotorua, earlier this month. Photo / supplied
Police have confirmed Rotorua man Andrew Gunn, 28, who was reported missing in late July, has been found dead.
In a press release this morning, police confirmed they had found Gunn on August 13.
His body was found in the Rerewhakaaitu area.
His death has been referred to the Coroner.
Police had been searching around Kāingaroa Forest, near Rotorua, earlier this month.
Gunn was last seen on July 21 on State Highway 38, wearing a dark jacket and pants.
His family had posted a missing person's flyer on social media in an attempt to find him.
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