Police are appealing for sightings of a man whose family have expressed concerns for his welfare.
Lofty was last seen early on 7 December in Murupara, near Whakatāne.
He was wearing an orange and black hoodie, grey track pants and Roman sandals.
Police said Lofty drives a Suzuki Grand Vitara (similar to the car pictured) registration LJJ931.
He was known to have driven along the Napier-Taupō Road on the day he was last seen, and he is then believed to have driven towards Rotorua.
Police and Lofty's family have concerns for his wellbeing and would like to see him return home, police said in a statement.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 105 or online via 'Update My Report' quoting file number 221210/8845.
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