Police updates on crimes and investigations for 22 January 2023.
Missing children located – Trentham, Upper Hutt
The three young children reported missing in Trentham, Upper Hutt this evening have been located safe and well.
Police would like to thank all those who assisted in the search, as well as the members of the public who got in touch with possible sightings of the children.
Serious crash, Geraldine-Fairlie Highway
Police can confirm one person has died in a serious crash on the Geraldine-Fairlie Highway, south of Geraldine.
Police were notified of the single-vehicle crash at about 6.15pm.
The road remains closed due to powerlines being down, and diversions are in place.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are underway.
Appeal for sightings of woman missing in West Auckland
Police are appealing for sightings of a young woman missing from West Auckland.
Michelle, aged 21, has been missing from her Titirangi residence since just after 10am today (Sunday 22 January).
She was wearing a yellow t-shirt, with the words “too cute to care” in pink lettering; grey shorts; and black and white shoes.
Her blonde hair was pulled back in a green rubber band.
Michelle is non-verbal and there are concerns for her welfare.
She is believed to be travelling on foot, but may also have attempted to take public transport.
If you think you may have seen Michelle, or have information which might help us locate her, please call 111 and quote file number 230122/3654.
