Police seek help to find missing Dunedin man
Police in Dunedin are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing man.
72-year-old Christopher Beaumont has been missing since about 2.45pm today from around Goodall St in Mosgiel, police said in a statement.
Christopher was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, black denim pants and black crocs.
Police have also asked the public to check sheds, outhouses and any CCTV footage.
- If anyone has seen Christopher, or has information regarding his whereabouts, please call 111 and quote event number P062937184.
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