Te Anihana Pomana has been missing for over 10 weeks. Photo / Police
Te Anihana Pomana has been missing for over 10 weeks. Photo / Police
The sister of a woman missing for over 10 weeks has said she’s “frustrated with lack of search efforts” and “want her home regardless of what that looks like”.
Te Anihana Pomana was last seen leaving the SkyCity hotel in Auckland on August 21 and there have been no leadsas to where she has gone.
The 25-year-old’s sister, Ebony Pomana, told the Herald the family are “feeling like we want her home regardless of what that looks like, we just want to take her home”.
The family are also “feeling frustrated with lack of search efforts”, but they are receiving regular updates from police which have ultimately led to nothing so far.
Ebony also said the family are “grateful to everyone that’s made this time easier for our whānau and helped in anyway”.
Auckland Central Area investigations manager Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend said: “Our thoughts remain with Te Anihana’s whānau during this difficult time.
“We acknowledge the pain and frustration they are experiencing, and we continue to work closely with them as our enquiries remain ongoing.”
Police said they are appealing to businesses in the Central Auckland area, asking them to thoroughly check their premises, including storage areas, outbuildings and any spaces not regularly accessed.
“Police have committed significant resources to this investigation; however, have not been able to identify any positive lines of enquiry that have led to Te Anihana’s whereabouts.
“We continue to appeal to the public – if anyone has any information, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, please come forward.
“We remain committed to finding answers and bringing Te Anihana home.”
Te Anihana Pomana was last seen on CCTV leaving SkyCity at 5.06am on August 21, wearing a white jersey, white sneakers and cream-coloured pants.
Te Anihana Pomana was last seen leaving SkyCity on August 21. Photo / NZ Police
Her last confirmed sighting was at 5.16am on Victoria St West outside Seven Poke Asian eatery heading towards Victoria Park.
Before her disappearance, Te Anihana withdrew a large amount of cash from an ATM, but left all her belongings in her hotel room at SkyCity.
Police confirmed to the Herald she was seen talking to a man outside SkyCity before leaving the hotel on August 21, but this interaction has not resulted in any fresh leads.
Police said anyone with information can update police online now or call 105 using the reference number 250822/6281.
“Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111″ said Detective Senior Sergeant Friend.
