85-year-old missing in Christchurch as temperatures plummet to -4.5

An 85-year old Christchurch woman, with health issues has been missing overnight in sub-zero temperatures. Photo / Supplied

Police have released a list of locations of interest in the search for a missing 85-year-old woman in Canterbury.

Shirley Warrington was last seen on Main South Rd in Rolleston at 7.30pm on Saturday night.

A police spokesperson said they now have reason to believe she may be in the Ferrymead, Heathcote, or Horotane Valley Rd areas and are asking residents in these areas to check
their properties including bushes, outbuildings, and tree lines.

"Search and Rescue teams will be deployed in the area this afternoon to search public areas but the public's assistance is sought to search residential properties as soon as possible."

They said Warrington may be disorientated and confused and is not dressed for the cold
weather.

Temperatures plunged to -4.5C overnight in Christchurch.

She is believed to be wearing the same black dress she is wearing in the picture.

If you have any information which could help locate Shirley, call 111 and quote event number P047149632.