The search for missing Alexandra man Christopher James Bates is continuing on Saturday and is focused on an area to the east of the town.
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The last confirmed sighting of the 22-year-old was at 3.50pm on February 11 when he was seen at the Z service station on Tarbert Street in the Central Otago town.
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On Saturday family and friends joined police staff and LandSAR volunteers from the Wakatipu and Central Otago areas in the search.
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A search dog team is also being used.
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When Bates was last seen he was wearing a grey hoodie, white T-shirt, dark shorts and sneaker style shoes.
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Police say he has not accessed his bank accounts or used his cellphone since he was last seen.
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Bates is described as being of slim build, about 180cm tall, with short to medium length brown hair and brown eyes.
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