Police seek sightings of 69-year-old missing from Christchurch mall

Friday, 19 June 2026

Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a Christchurch woman who has been missing since Monday.

Adele, 69, was last seen leaving Eastgate Mall about 1pm on June 15.

Police said there were growing concerns for her welfare and her loved ones were anxious to find her as soon as possible.

She is described as being of thin build and now has grey hair.

When she was last seen, Adele was wearing a red puffer jacket and blue jeans, although police say she may have changed clothes since then.

It is believed she remains in the Christchurch area and usually lives in Shirley.

Police are urging anyone who has seen Adele, or who has information that could help locate her, to contact emergency services.

Anyone with information is asked to call 111 and quote file number 260618/2259.