Police are looking to speak to the driver and passengers of this small silver hatchback seen driving through SH16, heading north, in the early hours of 24 September, 2023. Photo: Supplied / NZ police
Police want to speak with people linked to a vehicle of interest in the search for a missing Auckland man.
Police earlier said 34-year-old Dylan Barford was believed to have been seen between State Highway 16 and State Highway 18 at Brigham and Creek Road in the early hours of 24 September.
Last week, police put out an appeal for more information about three vehicles of interest.
Dylan Barford. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police
On Tuesday, police released images of one vehicle - a small silver hatchback (pictured), believed to be a Suzuki Swift, Nissan Tiida, or other similar car - saying they want to speak to its driver and the passengers.
Police said the car entered the Northwestern motorway (State Highway 16) about 4.15am, and then about 4.28am stopped on the left-hand shoulder of SH16 between Westgate and the Brigham Creek Roundabout, before proceeding north to Kumeu about 4.34am.
Barford was last seen wearing a black jacket and blue adidas tear away pants late on the evening of 23 September.
The father of two is of medium build, 168cm tall with tattoos on his left forearm and right rear elbow.
Anyone with information about the vehicle can call police on 105, referencing case file number 230924/2185. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police are looking to speak to the driver and passengers of this small silver hatchback seen driving through SH16, heading north, in the early hours of 24 September, 2023. Photo: Supplied / NZ police