The 79-year old called Elisabeth was last seen on Barlett Street in Riccarton last night. Photo: Supplied
Police have called off the formal search for a 79-year-old Christchurch woman missing in sub-zero temperatures.
The woman, Elisabeth, was reported missing in Riccarton on Wednesday night.
Police are still appealing to the public for information, and asking people in Riccarton and surrounding areas to check their security cameras, sheds and garages.
There was an unconfirmed sighting of her at Moa Vale at around 10am on Thursday morning.
Elisabeth was wearing blue pants, a dark coloured long-sleeved top, black shoes and had distinctive long blonde/white hair.
Anyone who sees Elisabeth should ring 111 immediately and use the reference number 250604/5465. Non-urgent information can be provided online at 105.police.govt.nz, using "Update Report", and quoting the same reference number.
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