Search suspended for missing Tokoroa teacher

Friday 28 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 29 Nov 2025, 10:29am

Police have suspended the physical search for Jayleb-Che Dean, a 36-year-old teacher who has been missing since 30 September. He was last seen at a swimming spot on Waiotapu Loop Road in Rotorua. Despite conducting aerial and ground searches, authorities have been unable to locate him.

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1. RNZFri 28 Nov 2025, 4:13pm

   Search for missing Tokoroa teacher suspended (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 29 Nov 2025, 8:33am

   Search suspended for missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che Dean last seen at Waiotapu (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSat 29 Nov 2025, 10:29am

   Search for missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che Dean suspended (opens in new tab)