9 Jun 2025

Search for missing vulnerable Christchurch woman continues

12:07 pm on 9 June 2025
The 79-year old called Elisabeth was last seen on Barlett Street in Riccarton last night.

The 79-year old called Elisabeth was last seen on Barlett Street in Riccarton last night. Photo: Supplied

Police say they are looking for new leads as they continue their search for a vulnerable Christchurch woman missing since Wednesday night.

Elisabeth, who is 79, and has distinctive long white hair, disappeared after walking out of the Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village on Bartlett Street in Riccarton.

A police spokesperson said officers were working to establish "any new areas of interest", and they urged anyone with any information about her whereabouts, "no matter how small", to come forward.

Elisabeth, 79, was last seen on Bartlett Street in Riccarton about 6pm on Wednesday 4 June. She was wearing blue pants, a dark coloured long-sleeve top, black shoes and has distinctive long blond/white hair.

Elisabeth, 79, was last seen on Bartlett Street in Riccarton about 6pm on Wednesday 4 June. She was wearing blue pants, a dark coloured long-sleeve top, black shoes and has distinctive long blond/white hair. Photo: Supplied/NZ Police

"If you have seen Elisabeth or have any information about where she could be, please call 105 and quote reference number 250604/5465."

Elizabeth was wearing blue trousers and a dark coloured long-sleeved top when she was last seen.

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