Police hope Crimestoppers reward offer will help missing person inquiry

Nelson Police investigating the disappearance of Leo Lipp-Neighbours hope today’s announcement of a new Crimestoppers reward offer will help the missing person’s inquiry.

Detective Sergeant Mark Kaveney, Nelson CIB, said Leo was last seen at an address in Nelson at 4am on Sunday, 24 January 2010.

Leo and his Toyota Corolla Station Wagon, registration NQ7258, which was coloured bright orange, have not been seen or heard from since. Leo was 19-years-old when he went missing. He’s European, 183cm in height, and of slim build, with blue eyes.

Detective Sergeant Kaveney said Leo's disappearance is totally out of character, and his family desperately want their son returned to them.

“Over the last year police have received information from the public throughout New Zealand about possible sightings of Leo and his vehicle,” Detective Sergeant Kaveney said. “All details have been investigated but Leo and his car have not been found.”

Crimestoppers is offering $50,000 for information leading to the location of Leo and his vehicle.

People who have any information that they think could assist the investigation, are encouraged to contact their local police station. Or to give information anonymously, ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or online at: www.crimestoppers-nz.org