14 May 2014

Police seek missing German tramper

12:54 pm on 14 May 2014

Police in Westport are trying to locate a German tourist, who has been reported missing.

Richard Schwabe, 19, is from Strosswitz, Germany and was reported as missing on Tuesday 13 May.

Richard Schwabe.

Richard Schwabe. Photo: Supplied

A police spokesperson says the last known contact with him was about 17 March when he indicated he intended to walk the Heaphy Track from Golden Bay and return to Westport.

Police would like to speak with anyone who has seen or had contact with Mr Schwabe.