Senior Sergeant Vaughn Lapslie says ‘Police have concerns about a missing 48 year old Christchurch man, Gary Elliot. Mr Elliot was last seen this morning and his vehicle has been located in the Bottle Lake Plantation car park. It is believed that Mr Elliot could be in the forest area and concerns are growing as night approaches.
Mr Elliot was last seen wearing blue jeans, grey polar fleece and blue sneakers with white trim.
Currently we have 25 Police and SAR staff searching in the area.’
Anyone who thinks they may have seen Mr Elliot or has any information is asked to contact Police on 03 3637400.
