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Search for missing Invercargill man continues

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Police Media Centre

03 February 2026, 8:52 PM

Search for missing Invercargill man continuesPhoto: Police Media Centre

Detective Sergeant John Kean of Southland Police continues to search for Invercargill man, Kevin Belling, who was reported missing on Sunday 18 January.


Kevin, 62, was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm on Friday 9 January and has not been heard from for nearly four weeks now.


Police Search and Rescue and Land SAR teams have conducted extensive searches, and last Saturday focused on his Caeser Road property in Kapuka.



The search involved foot search teams and a drone.


Unfortunately, Kevin has not been found and Police continue to appeal for any information that could help us find him.


Police urge the community to be vigilant and to check their rural properties for any sign of him.



It is very unusual for Kevin to not be in contact with anyone for this long, and Police and his loved ones have serious concerns for his welfare.


Anyone with information is urged to call 105 and reference file number 260118/6964.


Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.



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