6 Jul 2017

Image of man sought over 2013 disappearance released

9:19 pm on 6 July 2017

Police have released an image of a man they want to talk to as part of ongoing inquiries into the disappearance of a Waikato man in 2013.

A police identikit picture of a man sought over the disappearance of Frederick Hayward in 2013.

A police identikit picture of a man sought over the disappearance of Frederick Hayward in 2013. Photo: Supplied

Frederick Hayward, known as Rick, was last seen leaving his Hamilton East home and heading to Raglan on 2 September 2013.

Police recently put out a fresh appeal for help, after revealing the 67-year-old may have been the victim of a hit and run.

Detective Sergeant Andrew Saunders said police now had an identikit image of a man they believed could help.

He is 172 centimetres tall, of medium build, of unkempt appearance, with blonde hair with a balding or receding hairline.

Police are also wanting to talk to anyone who may have seen a black or dark-coloured Nissan Terrano on Old Mountain Rd in Raglan, near the Karamu track on or around Mr Hayward's disappearance.