24 Jul 2025

Search underway for elderly woman missing from Bishopdale, Christchurch

10:44 pm on 24 July 2025
Beryl, who is 79, is missing from the Christchurch suburb of Bishopdale.

Beryl is missing from the Christchurch suburb of Bishopdale. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

A missing 79-year-old Christchurch woman has been found safe.

Beryl was reported missing from Bishopdale on Thursday afternoon.

Police said she had a medical condition and that officers and her family were concerned for her well-being.

She was found by a member of the public, after an emergency text alert was sent out to advise locals in the area.

Police thanked everyone who had helped search.

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