A missing 78-year-old woman has been found, after sparking a police search earlier today.
Tauranga police appealed for help to find the woman, who was last seen 8.40am today in the Rowesdale, Ohauiti area.
The woman has a medical condition that may cause her to become confused and disorientated, prompting police concern.
Tauranga Sergeant Owen O'Brien said told the Bay of Plenty Times the woman arrived at home about 2pm.
Police were now going over details of her disappearance with the family.