Police seek help in search for woman missing in Golden Bay

Police are asking Golden Bay residents for help as they ramp up the search for a missing woman.

Eighty-year-old Natalie was last seen on Monday 6 July around 8.30am, leaving her home on foot.

Police said they were particularly concerned for her welfare because of this week's wet and windy weather.

Police say they had conducted extensive land and water searches around the Pōhara, Tākaka, and surrounding areas, with the assistance from Land Search and Rescue teams and support from the Department of Conservation staff. The search also included the use of Surf Rescue inflatable rescue boats, quad bikes, and drones operated by both police and the team from Pest Free Onetahua.

Police are now asking the local community for help.

Particularly those in Rototai including Tangmere Road, Clifton including Boyle Street and Lansdowne Road, Pōhara, Ligar Bay, and Tata.

Police want people in those areas to check their property for any signs of Natalie.

This includes but is not limited to, gardens, sheds, under buildings - if they are accessible, or anywhere a person may fit.

Police asked people in those areas who had checked their property, but not located anything, to email [email protected].

Anyone who had an indication that Natalie had been on their property, or any sightings of Natalie, should be reported immediately by calling 111 and referencing file number 260707/5962.

Land Search and Rescue teams are carrying out ongoing property checks.