A boy is missing in Taranaki and police have appealed for any sightings of the 8-year-old.
Police said on Tuesday evening that Hohepa was last seen about 4:30pm at a property on Rosendale Ave, New Plymouth.
He was wearing a white t-shirt and black shorts with a green stripe done the side, a police statement said. He has the mental age of someone aged between 4 and 5-years-old.
"Police and his caregivers are concerned for his safety, and anyone with information on where he might be is asked to call 111."
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