Christchurch woman missing: Police looking for Elisabeth, 79

79-year old Elisabeth went missing with a confirmed sighting on Bartlett St, Riccarton. Photo / Police

Police are seeking the public’s help to locate a vulnerable, missing elderly woman in Christchurch.

Elisabeth, 79, went missing last night, with a confirmed sighting on Bartlett St, Riccarton.

There are also unconfirmed reports of Elisabeth being seen in Mona Vale around 10am today.

Elisabeth is wearing blue pants, a dark-coloured long-sleeve top, black shoes and has distinctive long blond/white hair.

79-year-old Elisabeth went missing in Christchurch. Photo / Police

A confirmed sighting of Elisabeth was made on Bartlett St, Riccarton. Photo / Police

Police ask anyone who has seen her to call 111 and reference P062766924.

Jaime Lyth is a multimedia journalist for the New Zealand Herald, focusing on crime and breaking news. Lyth began working under the NZ Herald masthead in 2021 as a reporter for the Northern Advocate in Whangārei.