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New Zealand Police / Supplied
Fletcher Wong, 19, from Wellington, has disappeared from the Rhythm and Vines music festival in Gisborne.
The search for a missing teenager from the Rhythm and Vines music festival has entered its third day.
Fletcher Wong, 19, was last seen leaving the admissions area at the site in Gisborne around 2 a.m. Tuesday.
Police have confirmed that Wong is from Wellington. They fear for their safety.
On Thursday afternoon, about 40 people, including police officers, search and rescue volunteers and friends of Wong and whanau participated in the search, which included nearby Gray’s Bush.
Wong was wearing a black hoodie and shorts when he disappeared, police said.
Rhythm and Vines said in a statement on its website that it was working closely with authorities and would act on the advice of the police.
The statement described Wong in a black “Champion” branded hoodie, gray sweatpants and white Nike Air-force 1 sneakers.
Wong had his black iPhone 10 cell phone at the time of the disappearance, the statement said.
Anyone who has seen him or knows his whereabouts should call the police at 105, quoting file number 201229/8089 or text 3960.
