22 Jan 2019

Body found in search for missing Wairarapa man

11:27 am on 22 January 2019

The body of a 20-year-old, who was reported missing from his home last week, has been found, police say.

Finn Yeats, 20, from Carterton. Mr Yeats has been reported missing and his family have concerns for his welfare.

Finn Yeats, 20, from Carterton. Photo: Supplied / New Zealand Police

Carterton man Finn Yeats was reported missing from his home on 17 January.

In a Facebook post appealing for help to find Mr Yeats, his mother said he did not show up for work as expected and had not been in contact with friends or family.

His body was located in Tongariro yesterday afternoon, police said.

The death is not considered suspicious and will be referred to the Coroner.