Monday, May 4, 2026

Search for person in distress in Masterton concludes

Masterton Police have concluded the search for a person allegedly in distress in the river last night.

About 7.30pm on Sunday, Police were called to the skate park area on Dixon Street after a report of a call for assistance heard from the river.

During the search yesterday, nothing was located and Police have not received any reports of missing people in the area.



“Following a review of the matter this morning, the search, and our enquiries have concluded”, said police in a statement.

“If you have any information in relation to the matter, or this is you, please contact us online at 105.police.govt.nz, or call 105, using the reference number P066280215.”

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