Police will be returning to the Greenpark area today, as the search continues for Yanfei Bao.
The search, which will involve more than 60 staff, is centred around land near the intersection of Hudsons and Clarks Roads.
This private farmland has been previously searched, however recent information received by the investigations team has led Police back to that location.
Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves says Police are continuing to act on leads and information received, and initiate search activity accordingly.
“We are still determined to do everything we can to find Yanfei and we continue to follow up information that might lead us to her whereabouts.
“We would like to thank the farm owners in this area who have allowed us to return to search again, and who have been so cooperative with us throughout our efforts.”
The search is due to commence around 9am.
Updated at 1.33pm
Police can today advise that a year on from her disappearance, remains have been found in the search for missing Christchurch woman, Yanfei Bao.
While searching private farmland in the Greenpark area this morning, a shallow grave was discovered along the treeline.
The remains cannot immediately be formally identified, and work is now under way to excavate and forensically examine them.
“This news has been shared with Yanfei’s immediate family, and while long hoped for, still comes as a shock,” said Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves.
“The area had previously been searched, and new information led us back here to search specific locations of interest.
“For operational reasons, we are unable to share the information that led us to search this location.
“A scene examination is now under way and Police will be visible in the area for some time.
“Police investigation staff are working towards an October trial date for a now 53-year-old man charged with murder in relation to Yanfei’s death.”
