Police are calling for sightings of an elderly man who has been missing in New Plymouth this evening for more than four hours. He was last seen wearing a dark-blue jersey, dark trackpants and dark slippers, police said. New Plymouth police say they are becoming "increasingly concerned" for his safety due to his age and tonight's cold weather. AdvertisementThe temperature in New Plymouth is forecast to drop to 5°C overnight. Police have asked the public to report any sightings of May immediately by calling 111.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 03, 2017 10:30 UTC