Police appeal for sightings of missing Kapiti Coast man

5:45 pm on 28 November 2021

Police are appealing to the public for sightings of a 63-year-old Kapiti Coast man who has been missing since Friday morning.

Joe Pryor was last seen on Elizabeth Street in Waikanae on Friday morning.

Joe Pryor was last seen on Elizabeth Street in Waikanae on Friday morning. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Joe Pryor was last seen walking eastwards on Elizabeth Street in Waikanae just after 8am.

He was wearing blue overalls, carrying a backpack and an orange and white bucket hat.

He is around 178 centimetres tall and of a thin build.

Police say his disappearance is extremely out of character and there are serious concerns for his wellbeing.

Anyone who has information regarding his whereabouts is encouraged to contact police on 105 or 111 quoting file number 211127/1938.

Nelson police also said they have real concerns for the welfare of 50-year-old Carole Marfell, who has been missing since yesterday.

They say she could be anywhere in Nelson.