'Missing' elderly woman safe in Nelson

An elderly woman reported missing from her Christchurch home has turned up safe and well in Nelson.

Elisabeth Alison Harrison, 83, was reported missing by family in Christchurch after not being seen since getting into her Toyota Starlet car at her Papanui Rd house on Saturday morning.

Police said yesterday Mrs Harrison's disappearance was totally out of character and they had "real concerns" for her safety.

A Christchurch police spokeswoman said this morning that Mrs Harrison was in Nelson. Police had few details other than she was safe and well.

- NZPA