Police seek sightings of missing 24-year-old man in Auckland
Wednesday 7 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
Police are appealing for information regarding Joshua Arnold, who has been missing from Wainui since Sunday, 4 October. He was last seen on Kotuitui Road wearing jeans, jandals, and a black sunhat. Family members and police are concerned for his wellbeing.
Key facts
4 facts
- Joshua Arnold, 24, is missing from Auckland
- Last seen on 4 October on Kotuitui Road, Wainui
- Wearing jeans, jandals and a black sunhat
- Police reference number 261004/6265
The full story
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Police are searching for Joshua Arnold, a 24-year-old man who has been missing from Auckland since Sunday. He was last seen on 4 October on Kotuitui Road in Wainui. Wainui is described as a semi-rural suburb in North Auckland.
Arnold was believed to be wearing jeans, jandals and a black sunhat when he was last seen. Both police and his family are concerned for his wellbeing and want to ensure he is safe.
Anyone who has information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact police on 105. Those providing information should quote file reference number 261004/6265.
Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald and RNZ.