Dementia patient, 83, goes missing

Police are asking for Cantabrians to keep an eye out for a missing dementia patient with a green walking frame.

An 83-year-old female was last seen in the St Albans area in Christchurch about 11:30am this morning. (Sunday)

Police have asked for the public to report any sightings of the woman.

She is described as a Caucasian with a large build and white hair.

The woman was last seen with her green walking frame and a purple carry bag attached to the frame. She is said to be wearing glasses, a white and red top, black slippers and a red polar fleece.

-APNZ