Search continues for missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che Dean

Friday 10 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sat 11 Oct 2025, 5:00am

Police are searching for 36-year-old Tokoroa Intermediate School teacher Jayleb-Che Dean, who has been missing since 30 September. He was last seen south of Rotorua at Waiotapu. Authorities are now asking visitors to the natural pools on Waiotapu Loop Road to contact them with any information.

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1. StuffFri 10 Oct 2025, 1:23pm

   ‘Come home Jay’: Family plea for teacher’s return (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 10 Oct 2025, 6:26pm

   Visitors to popular Rotorua natural pools sought as search for missing Tokora teacher Jayleb-Che continues (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 10 Oct 2025, 7:25pm

   Visitors to popular Rotorua natural pools sought as search for missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che Dean continues (opens in new tab)

4. Waikato TimesSat 11 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   ‘We want you home’ - Town turns out for missing Tokoroa teacher (opens in new tab)