Tom Basire - Petone on the stop bank near the Ewen Bridge on Railway Ave

Official source: New Zealand Police

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Todd, Hutt Valley Area Investigations Manager: Police are appealing for the publics assistance to identify an associate of a Hutt Valley man, missing for over two months. 28-year-old Tom Basire, was last seen wearing the clothing pictured, walking towards Petone on the stop bank near the Ewen Bridge on Railway Ave, 24 November 2024 Police have been told that Tom would occasionally visit an associate that lives in Petone. No other details of this associate are known, and Police are asking for the public’s help to identify this person. Last week, Police's Search and Rescue Team oversaw a search of the Hutt River and riverbank. Police can now advise, no items of interest were located in this search, however, footage which was taken during the search continues to be analysed. Police have previously advised that it is out of character for Tom to not be in contact with his family, especially missing seeing his family on his birthday in December. Both Police and Tom’s family have serious concerns for his wellbeing and would like to see him return safely If you have any information on Tom’s whereabouts or the identity an associate of his from the Petone area, please update us online now or call 105, quoting reference number 241213/6143. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre

Missing from: Petone on the stop bank near the Ewen Bridge on Railway Ave

Missing since: 24 November 2024

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