Missing Person - New Plymouth

New Plymouth Police are currently trying to locate a 65 year old male who has been reported  missing from Taranaki Base Hospital in David Street, New Plymouth.   Prior to going missing, the patient had been attached to an IV Line.  The missing person left the hospital at 5.00pm wearing only blue striped pyjamas.  It is now thought that he is wearing beige pants but still has the blue striped pyjama top.

The missing person is described as being a male maori, tall, slim, black hair (slightly greying)

Police are concerned for the welfare of the missing person and would ask that if there are any sightings by the public, please advise or ring New Plymouth Police or call 111.