Search for 69 year old Christchurch woman narrowed down

The ongoing search for missing 69-year-old Adele in Christchurch has been narrowed down to an area of interest.

Adele was last seen on Monday 15 June, leaving Eastgate Mall at around 1pm, wearing a black puffer jacket over a red top and blue jeans.

Police are now urging Burwood residents to check their properties especially sheds, sleepouts or any other location that could be used as shelter.

Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan said police believe Adele was seen in the New Brighton Road and Cresswell Avenue area on the evening on Monday 15 June.

"We are now urging Burwood residents to please check their properties and notify Police of anything unusual, especially if you are in the New Brighton Road, Cresswell Avenue, and Gayhurst Road areas.

"If you have any backyards, sheds, sleepouts, or anything where a person could seek shelter, please take a look."

Police also said they are interested in any CCTV footage especially if anyone has cameras facing the streets in the areas of interest from Monday 15 June.

Detective Sergeant Vaughan said police and Adele's family are concerned for her wellbeing and would like to see her return home.

"Any information, no matter how small, may be the key to finding Adele."

Police said there will also be reasonable police presence in the area carrying out door knocks and enquires as well as LandSAR conducting searches in the red zone area.

Anyone who sees Adele is asked to contact Police immediately on 111 and use the reference number 260618/2259.

Non-urgent information can be provided online at 105.police.govt.nz using the same reference number.