Māngere woman Ella Davenport missing, police appeal for sightings

Ella Davenport, 57, was spotted near Woolworths Māngere East wearing a dark blue top and maroon pants. Photo / NZ Police via RNZ

By RNZ

Police are renewing public appeals for sightings of missing Māngere woman Ella Davenport.

The 57-year-old has been missing from her Hain Ave home in Māngere East since Friday, June 20.

Police said an initial appeal was released over the weekend, but she has still not returned home.

“Police have been carrying out extensive inquiries over the weekend and into the week,” said acting Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Kerr.

“We have established a sighting of Ella near Woolworths Māngere East, on Massey Rd, at 2.47pm on the same day.

“She was wearing a dark blue, long-sleeved top, maroon pants and dark-coloured shoes.”

Police believe Davenport could be in the Māngere East area or further afield in Auckland.

“We are growing increasingly concerned for Ella’s wellbeing, and we are asking for assistance from the public,” Kerr said.

Anyone who sees Davenport should call 111 immediately, he said.

Information can also be reported to police online, or by calling 105, using reference number 250621/8662.

Timeline:

• 20 June: Unknown when Ella leaves her Hain Ave address
• 20 June, 2.47pm: Ella is seen on CCTV at Woolworths Māngere East
• 20 June, 3.53pm: Ella is reported missing to police
• 21 June, 11am: An unconfirmed sighting of Ella by a member of the public near the BP on Massey Road, Māngere East.

-RNZ