Police resume hunt for missing elderly Christchurch woman, family increasingly worried

Police are still appealing for sightings of 79-year-old Christchurch woman Elisabeth, who has been missing since Wednesday.

A search is resuming across Christchurch today for a 79-year-old woman who has been missing for more than three days.

Police Search and Rescue, and volunteers from Land Search and Rescue, are scouring Fendalton and Riccarton areas for Elisabeth.

The elderly resident was reported missing in Riccarton on Wednesday night.

There was an unconfirmed sighting of her at Mona Vale about 10am on Thursday.

But the search was suspended yesterday because of deteriorating weather conditions.

A police spokesperson said residents might notice an increased police presence today and thanked them for their patience and understanding.

“Elisabeth’s loved ones are feeling increasingly concerned for her, and police are still urging anyone with any information, no matter how small, to come forward.

“We are also asking anyone in the area who has not yet checked any outbuildings for Elisabeth or unusual signs of disturbance to please do so.”

Elisabeth was wearing blue pants, a dark-coloured, long-sleeved top, black shoes and had distinctive long blonde/white hair.

She had been admitted to a Christchurch rest home the day she disappeared.

If anyone had seen Elisabeth or had any information about where she could be, they were asked to call 105 and quote reference number 250604/5465.