Police with dogs, civilians and Air Force personnel have mounted a massive search for a missing West Auckland woman in dense bushland near her home.
Police say they are keeping an open mind about the disappearance of Belinda Michelle Wilson, 39, of Titirangi, who has a history of
minor mental health issues.
More than 30 police, Air Force personnel and civilians are involved, along with police dogs at Titirangi Beach.
Detective Sergeant Sean Hyland-Mills said Ms Wilson, a beneficiary, has been missing since January 2, from her Mahoe Street home.
Mr Hyland-Mills said the full resources of the Henderson CIB were involved in the investigation of Ms Wilson's disappearance and police were becoming increasingly concerned for her safety.
Ms Wilson was last seen walking from her home to a dairy in Scenic Road Titirangi.
She was in the shop about 10.15am and made two purchases and has not been seen since.
Ms Wilson's mother reported her missing on January 4.
Police are investigating several sightings of a woman including one on Friday at the Super Value Supermarket in Titirangi.
"Ms Wilson has some minor mental health issues and this could be a factor in her unexplained disappearance.
"She has not contacted her mother or other relatives in the past six days and her bank account has not been touched."
Police were keeping an open mind about her disappearance.
"This inquiry is one of a missing person. We hope the public can help us find her."
Ms Wilson is described as 1.77m tall, medium to solid build, with a pale complexion but with heavy makeup. She has shoulder length brown hair.
It is not known what clothing she was wearing but Ms Wilson was recently seen wearing a long black dress with a half metre rip in the back.
She regularly wears a wide rimmed sun visor and always has a black trundler carry bag on wheels with her.
Anyone with information should contact police on 09 839 0663.
- NZPA
