Missing man's car found at start of West Coast tramping track

Aritra Basu.
Aritra Basu. Photo credit: Supplied

Police are asking the public for help finding a man who has been missing for four days.

Aritra Basu, 29, was reported missing on Wednesday morning. His car was found at the start of the Tiropahi Track in Charleston, near Westport on the west coast of the South Island. 

His friends and family are concerned, Tasman police said on Wednesday.

The track closely follows the Tiropahi River, and is a bit over 5km long. 

Anyone with information should contact them on 105, quoting file number 210922/8233.