Family initially thought missing Alexandra man was with friendsJO MCKENZIE-MCLEAN/STUFF Christopher Bates' sister-in-law Sidonee Gibson and older brother Jonathan Bates with a copy of a flyer that has been distributed around Alexandra, Clyde and Omakau in an effort to find the missing 22-year-old. For four days, Christopher Bates' family thought he was with friends – until one knocked on their door asking where he was. JO MCKENZIE-MCLEAN/STUFF Family and friends have been distributing flyers around Alexandra, Clyde and beyond in the effort to find Christopher Bates, who has been missing since February 11. READ MORE:* Jet boats used in search for missing Alexandra man Christopher James Bates* 'Grave concerns' for missing Alexandra manAbout lunchtime, he told the family he was going to a nearby river to meet a friend. Several areas had already been covered by searchers including police, Land Search and Rescue volunteers and Bates' family and friends.

Source: Stuff February 23, 2018 05:03 UTC