Given this, police believe the most likely scenario is that he died shortly after arriving in the Green and Blue Lakes area.
On Wednesday, about 20 police Search and Rescue staff, alongside volunteers, will conduct a final planned search in the surrounding areas of the carpark of the lookout, where the vehicle was found.
“Police remain committed to locating Jeremy if at all possible, to provide the closure that Karen’s loved ones deserve,” How said.
Search efforts will include a drone search phase. The drone will be used to search around the lake and nearby islands.
“Police expect this search to be a single day operation, but will have a significant presence in the area throughout the day,” How said.
Police are seeking Jeremy Robertson in relation to the death of a woman in Pahīatua.
“We are urging the public to contact us with any information that could assist our investigation.
“We’d like to hear from anyone who has previously located any medication packets, or any red or blue clothing in the area surrounding the Lakes, and nearby tracks.”
Police can be contacted via 105, either over the phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz, referencing the file number 251015/6286.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111