A drone will be deployed by police in central Christchurch tomorrow as part of the ongoing search for missing woman Elisabeth ‘Lis’ Nicholls.
Nicholls, 79, was last seen at the Chateau on the Park in Riccarton on the evening of Wednesday, June 4.
The drone will be flying over the Riccarton and Hagley Park areas between 8am and midday on Thursday.
Police and Nicholls’ family were desperate to locate her, a statement from police said today.
Searchers and police have gone door to door, reviewed CCTV footage, and made extensive enquiries “but we have not been able to find Lis”, Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge said.
“We do not know where she travelled to after the Chateau and have not been able to locate any items that would lead us closer to her.
“We have grave concerns for Lis, and sincerely hope the use of a drone will help us find her.”
Local residents have been urged to continue to check their backyards, sheds, sleepouts, and under anything a person could seek shelter.
Anyone with CCTV has been asked to review any footage from 6.40pm on Wednesday, June 4 to 8am on Thursday, June 5.
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“While Lis went missing in the Riccarton area, she is physically strong, and may have walked some distance,” Aldridge said.
Anyone who saw Nicholls should ring 111 immediately. Non-urgent information could be provided online at 105.police.govt.nz, using “Update Report”.