Large-scale search for missing woman

Tracy is of a small build, with grey curly hair. Photo: NZ Police
Tracy is of a small build, with grey curly hair. Photo: NZ Police
A large-scale search has been launched for a Christchurch woman who missed a lunch date and left her car on a coastal road.

Police hold "grave fears" for Tracy, 66, who was reported missing about 1.20pm yesterday when she missed a pre-planned lunch date.

Her Tesla was found along Taylors Mistake Road in Scarborough about 2pm, but there was no sign of Tracy.

“We’re very concerned for Tracy’s welfare, and her family wants her to return home," Constable Kieran Palmer said

“Police have carried out enquiries through the night, and searchers are back out there this morning looking for Tracy, and we ask anyone with information to contact us immediately."

Tracy is of a small build, with grey curly hair, and may still be in the Whitewash or Scarborough area.

Police, Search and Rescue volunteers, Fire Emergency New Zealand, and Sumner Coastguard volunteers have been involved in the search.

Anyone who sees Tracy should call 111 immediately, referencing 250917/1820.

- Allied Media