Statement to be attributed to Paula McGregor, Denver Chance’s mother.
“On Sunday 24th of February, my son, my boy, went missing. He told his housemates he was popping out, but never returned and we have been desperately trying to contact him and find him ever since.
There have been many sleepless nights, and this past week has been hideous - a total emotional rollercoaster for our family. But we are not giving up hope on finding him.
It’s not like him at all not to be in touch with us and his friends. He is so loved, obviously by us, his family, but also by his many friends.
He might look like a big tough guy, but he is an absolute softie, a gentle giant. He’s an animal lover and really likes to travel, is into fitness and has a wicked sense of humour. He likes to play the clown and he adores his sister Ginny, who has travelled from the United States to help in the search for him.
We have been overwhelmed by the number of his friends and people who have offered to help find him. People have been searching in bushes by the road in South Auckland, Waikato and Coromandel, checking the back of their properties and some people have even been searching in helicopters for his car. We are doing everything to find our Denver.
We ask that anyone who has any information, no matter how small they think it is, that could help us find him to contact Police immediately.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact 0800 FIND DC – 0800 346 332 - or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
ENDS
Adriana Weber/NZ Police
Media note: Denver Chance’s family have asked media not to contact them directly and contact the Auckland Police Media team on 09 3533 111 from now on for all interview requests or queries. We hope media respect their wishes.