Bike left at Temple Campsite near Lake Ōhau attracts police interest

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The unattended bike, pictured at Temple Campsite near Lake Ōhau, west of Twizel. Photo / NZ Police

There are fears for the owner of a bike left near a South Island lake as police make an urgent plea for information, a week after the bike was first spotted.

The bike has been at the Temple Campsite shelter off Lake Ōhau Rd, 50km west of Twizel, since at
least December 27, Sergeant Matt Sheat said.

Temple Campsite is near Lake Ōhau, about 50km west of Twizel. Image / Google Maps

“Our concern is that the owner may be overdue from a trip or have got into trouble in the area, and we want to hear from the bike’s owner, or anyone who may know who it belongs to,” said Sheat, the Otago Coastal Search and Rescue coordinator.

“If you recognise this bike, or may have seen who left it at the Temple Campsite shelter, please contact us.”