28 Jan 2022

Missing man in Christchurch found

7:35 pm on 28 January 2022

A man who had not returned home since morning bike ride in Christchurch has now been found safe and well, police say.

The man was found by a member of the public in Tai Tapu and is now on his way home to his family.

Murray Bennett, 67.

Murray Bennett, 67. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Police said Murray Bennett, 67, left his home in Hillsborough shortly after 11am but had not returned as expected.

Police said he was found by a member of the public in Tai Tapu and was now on his way home to his family.