Police are appealing for new information on a Tauranga man who went missing nearly one year ago.
A man walking alone across the Sandhurst Drive overbridge onto Truman Lane is believed to be David Holland, who went missing one year ago. Photo: Supplied/Police
David Holland was last seen at his Papamoa Beach home on 11 March, 2022. New CCTV footage of a man believed to be Holland has now been released.
When he failed to turn up for work, friends and family expressed concern for Holland, sparking a police 'missing person' inquiry.
Initially, it was believed Holland had intended to go for a swim at the beach near the end of Pacific View Road.
Police, LANDSAR, Surf Life Saving NZ, Coastguard and about 148 volunteers searched for him. Police said 612 hours was put into the search.
"CCTV footage has since been located of a male walking alone across the Sandhurst Drive overbridge onto Truman Lane, then north towards State Highway 29A at about 7.58pm the night he went missing," police said in a statement today.
"Family members have viewed this footage and believe the male is likely to be David."
The person was wearing hiking boots, long tan coloured pants, and a dark coloured long-sleeved hooded top.
Police and LANDSAR have also searched the Matapihi/Maungatapu area, without success, but received a number of tips.
"Despite a number of enquiries being carried out, his whereabouts remain unknown.
"Police would like to hear from anyone who has seen David, or who might have information about his movements or whereabouts."
Anyone with information can call police on 105 and quote file number 220312/6869.