Search continues for New Plymouth woman missing for two nights
Supplied / NZ police
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 Road, between Egmont Village and New Plymouth, about 11am Tuesday.
She was last seen wearing long pants and a green jacket.
Police, Land Search and Rescue and other volunteers have been searching around Thomason Road and Lake Mangamahoe areas on Thursday.
Police ask farmers and residents of Alfred Road and Albert Road to check their paddocks, sheds or sleepouts, and under anything where a person could seek shelter.
If you have seen Jan, or have any information that could help, please contact police via the 105 service, either over the phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz. Please reference the file number 250611/5626.
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