Search teams continue to look for Erika

Searching for Erika Rodrigues Coelho continued today in the Mount Dewar area.

Eighteen Search and Rescue volunteers alongside Police staff have spent the day searching the area with both teams looking for specific clues in their efforts to find Erika.

Erika was reported missing on Sunday 20 September from Skippers Saddle.

Over the last week, search and drone teams have worked tirelessly and extensively, along with the Coast Guard.

The search will continue tomorrow with further taskings at hand.

Police would like to thank everyone involved and members of the public who have come forward with information that has assisted the team in the search.

Police acknowledge the distress and worry for Erika’s family during this time and are in touch to provide updates regularly.

Our appeal for information still stands – if you have seen Erika since Friday 18 September, please let us know.

Please use reference number 260921/8173.

/NZ Police Public Release. View in full here.