Missing Hamilton man search

The story so far

A 39-year-old man went missing from Chartwell in Hamilton after he was last seen on 17 August at a Snell Drive address.^{25, 29 Aug 2025} Police reported him missing on 19 August and said they had serious concerns for his welfare.^{25 Aug 2025} By late August, police were still concerned for his safety, nearly two weeks after he was last seen in the early hours of that Sunday.^{29 Aug 2025} Police later said he had been missing since 17 August and asked the public for information.^{5 Sep 2025}

Latest

On 4 September, police made an urgent appeal for sightings of the missing Waikato man.^{5 Sep 2025} He was believed to be driving a grey 2016 Mazda ute, which police asked people to look out for.^{5 Sep 2025}

Key moments

1. 25 Aug 2025Police report the man missing and express serious concerns for his welfare.
2. 29 Aug 2025Police say the man has been missing for nearly two weeks and remain concerned for his safety.
3. 5 Sep 2025Police make an urgent appeal for sightings and describe the vehicle he was believed to be driving.

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