Search continues for missing Hamilton woman
Hamilton Police searching for an elderly woman missing for over a week are urging property owners to search their
properties and any surrounding areas not normally accessed.
Pensioner Audrey Gibson has not been seen since 2 December after having her hair cut at a hairdresser's a short distance
from her Comries Rd home.
Waikato Police Search and Rescue team leader, Sergeant Phil Bell, said despite an extensive search of nearby properties
and continuing searches of the Waikato River and its banks the missing 82-year-old has not been found.
"'The search has been pretty extensive and run in conjunction with a search and pamphlet drop by the family yet she
still remains unaccounted for.
"Given her age, medical condition and time period she has been missing Police and her family hold grave concerns in
regards to finding her alive."
Mr Bell said locating Audrey remained a priority for all those involved and he urged property owners to check
outbuildings and any overgrown areas of their properties.
"If you come across anything untoward leave it in place and contact Police and we will come carry out a scene
examination," said Mr Bell.
The search for Audrey recommenced this morning with officers returning to the Waikato River aboard the Police rescue
boat.
ENDS
Please view the full news release online at:
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/21819.html