UPDATE: NZ Police Locate Missing 81-year-old

Police have this evening located the 81-year-old Canterbury woman who was reported missing last week.

Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie says following days of extensive searching by Police teams, assisted by members of the public, she was located in Ferrymead this evening.

“She was extremely cold, but is talking to Police and will be sent for a medical examination.

“Her family have been notified of this great result.”

Police wish to thank everybody who assisted with search efforts in recent days.

/NZ Police Public Release. View in full here.