Tag: missing_person
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on axe attack report, missing woman, and Israeli ministers ban
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Christchurch police did not investigate a report from Hillmorton Hospital nurses about a mental health patient who claimed to have attacked a woman with an axe. RNZ said the police cited limited information and…
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Christchurch Police Renew Appeal to Find Missing 79-Year-Old With Dementia
Police in Christchurch are renewing their appeal for help in the search for 79-year-old Elisabeth “Lis” Nicholls, who has dementia and was last seen a week ago at the Chateau on the Park in Riccarton. Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge said…
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Police Update on Search for Missing Christchurch Woman
Police will hold a stand-up in central Christchurch at 2.30pm today concerning the search for missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls. Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge will address the media. Interested media representatives are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz for further details.…
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Police Appeal for Information on Missing Person in New Plymouth
New Plymouth Police are seeking information regarding missing person Jan, who was last seen around 11am yesterday walking north along State Highway 3, near the intersection of Thomason Road, between Egmont Village and New Plymouth. Jan was wearing long pants…
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Search Resumes for Missing 79-Year-Old Elisabeth in Christchurch
The search for 79-year-old Elisabeth, a missing woman, has resumed in Christchurch after being paused due to poor weather. Police Search and Rescue, along with Land Search and Rescue volunteers, are focusing on the Fendalton and Riccarton areas. Residents may…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonSearch and RescueChristchurchFendaltonRiccartonNew Zealand PoliceElisabeth
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Police Continue Search for Missing Travis Langford
The search for 25-year-old Travis Langford continues nearly five months after his disappearance. He was last seen in January. His burnt-out vehicle was discovered on a Tolley Road farm in Ngaroma, and his dog was found nearby the next day.…
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Police Seek Public Assistance in Search for Missing Elderly Woman in Riccarton
Christchurch Police are appealing to the public for help in locating 79-year-old Elisabeth, who has been missing since approximately 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4th. Elisabeth was last seen on Bartlett Street in Riccarton. She was wearing blue pants, a…
Social IssuesLaw Enforcement ChristchurchRiccartonmissing personsearch and rescueSenior Sergeant Todd WebleyBartlett StreetNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Vulnerable Missing Woman in Christchurch
Police in Christchurch are asking for the public's help to find Elisabeth, a 79-year-old vulnerable missing person. Elisabeth was last seen on Bartlett Street, Riccarton, last night. There have also been unconfirmed reports of Elisabeth being seen in Moana Vale…
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Missing Auckland Woman Located Safe in Grafton
A 60-year-old woman who went missing in central Auckland this morning has been found safe in the Grafton area. Police have thanked the public for their assistance in sharing the appeal to locate her. Jarred Williamson from NZ Police released…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Auckland Woman
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 60-year-old Linda Wolfgramm, reported missing in central Auckland. She was last seen at 6 a.m. today at an address on Anzac Avenue. Linda was wearing black Adidas track pants with a white stripe…
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Wellington Police Seek Public's Help to Find Missing Man Michael
Police in Wellington are appealing for public assistance in locating Michael, who was reported missing on May 19. Authorities and Michael's family are increasingly worried about his well-being. The last confirmed sighting of Michael was captured on CCTV at approximately…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Teen in Ponsonby
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 14-year-old Marilyn, missing from Ponsonby since May 18. Marilyn is approximately 175cms tall, with brown eyes and brown hair. Authorities and her family are worried about her well-being and are keen to find…
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Search for Missing Tramper in Milford Sound Continues
The search for a missing tramper in Milford Sound continues today, despite challenging weather conditions. Helicopters are grounded, but ground teams are pressing on from first light. Authorities are aware of the difficult terrain and weather warnings that could impede…
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Search Continues for Missing Tramper in Milford Sound
A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway in Milford Sound for a solo tramper missing since Sunday. The man planned a day trip to climb Mitre Peak but failed to return, prompting an immediate response shortly before midnight on…
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Search Continues for Missing Man in Whangamatā Harbour
Police are continuing the search for 44-year-old Jarrod Kingi, focusing on the Whangamatā Harbour area. Kingi was last seen on Friday, April 25, around 11.15pm after leaving a Tobie Place address in Whangamatā. Yesterday, a search was conducted with the…
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Cold Case Episode Focuses on Missing Mother Leonie Emery
Police are urging the public to watch Monday night’s Cold Case episode on TV One regarding the disappearance of Leonie Emery in 2018. Emery was 25 when she disappeared, leaving behind four children. Reported missing in 2019, she was last…
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Missing Addington Woman Located Safe and Well
A 50-year-old woman, who was reported missing from the Addington area on April 16th, has been found safe and well, according to police. Authorities have expressed their gratitude to the public for their assistance in providing information that led to…
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