Police have identified the body of a man found in the water in Eastbourne, Lower Hutt.

He was missing pensioner Terrence Jameson, 74.

Wellington police earlier reported a body was discovered on Monday by a member of the public off Muritai Rd at Point Arthur.

They had previously appealed for sightings of Jameson amid fears for his safety.

He was last seen about 9am on Friday October 25, on the walking track directly behind Harcourt Park in Upper Hutt.

Detective Senior Sergeant Hamish Blackburn said today police could now confirm the body was that of Jameson.

“A formal identification process has now been completed, and has determined it is the body of missing man Terrence Jameson.

“The circumstances of Terrence’s death remain unexplained, and as part of our ongoing inquiries police are still seeking information from the public.”

Police are asking anyone who may have seen Jameson that day to come forward.

“He had his electric one-wheel scooter with him, however could have been carrying it, which would give the appearance of him carrying a black box.

“Terrence may also have been wearing, or carrying, distinctive red basketball boots. Anyone who may have information which could help police piece together what happened is asked to please get in touch via 105 and quote file number 241025/6976.”

Detective Inspector Haley Ryan earlier said Jameson used this track often and would regularly ride his electric one-wheel scooter between the duck pond through Akatarawa Rd Bridge.

Georgina Campbell is a Wellington-based reporter who has a particular interest in local government, transport, and seismic issues. She joined the Herald in 2019 after working as a broadcast journalist.