Search continues for New Plymouth woman missing for two nights

Jan was last seen walking north along State Highway 3 near the intersection of Thomason Rd. Photo / NZ Police

By RNZ

The search continues for a New Plymouth woman missing for two nights, with police appealing to walkers and bikers to keep an eye out on trails.

The woman, identified only as Jan, was last seen walking north along State Highway 3 near the intersection of Thomason Rd, between Egmont Village and New Plymouth, about 11am on Tuesday.

She was last seen wearing long pants and a green jacket.

Police, Land Search and Rescue and other volunteers have been searching around the Thomason Rd and Lake Mangamahoe areas today.

Police ask farmers and residents of Alfred Rd and Albert Rd to check their paddocks, sheds and sleepouts, and under anything where a person could seek shelter.

If you have seen Jan or have any information that could help, contact police via the 105 service, either over the phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz. Please reference the file number 250611/5626.