Police are continuing their search for missing 17 year old today.

Marley was last seen in Opawa about 2.30PM on Friday 26 September. His vehicle was later found in Sumner.

Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge said emergency services and volunteers searched the Scarborough whitewash area yesterday with the help of Land Search and Rescue, Coastguard Sumner, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and Surf Lifesaving New Zealand.

“Today our search efforts are focused on the surrounding bays and involves using drones, as well as boats and land teams to cover as much ground as possible,” Aldridge said.

Police are urging residents in Sumner and Scarborough with CCTV or doorbell cameras to check their footage from 2.45PM on Friday.

Marley is believed to have been wearing black track pants and a dark coloured hooded jersey.

Anyone who sees Marley is asked to call Police on 111 quoting the reference number 250927/3331. Information after the fact can be provided via 105 using the same reference number.