16 Aug 2015

Search for missing 10-year-old boy

7:32 am on 16 August 2015

Police are searching for a missing 10-year-old boy who wandered away from a relative's house in Marton.

Kyle disappeared from a relative's house in Marton on Saturday 15 August,

Kyle disappeared from a relative's house in Marton on Saturday. Photo: Supplied

Kyle Mcgillivray was visiting his grandmother in Marton yesterday and had taken her dog for a walk.

A search began about 4pm and located the dog near by at Malteurop off Wings Line.

Police, search and rescue and Red Cross volunteers continued the search until the early hours of this morning.

Kyle is described as a European, slim build, about 1.47cm, wearing a dark hoodie, denim jeans and black gumboots.

Police said Kyle was not familiar with Marton and his family had concerns for his safety.

They said the search would continue and members of the public were asked to check their gardens, sheds and outbuildings.

If you have seen Kyle or you know where he is, contact police on 06 349 0600 or your local police station.