Christchurch Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of a Christchurch woman, missing since Saturday evening.
Melissa Thompson, aged 22, has not been since around 5.30pm on Saturday [14 December] when she disappeared after being dropped off at her mother's home in Phillipstown.
Police have concerns for her wellbeing, as she has a reduced mental capacity and other health issues, and has not made contact with people she normally would make contact with regularly.
Melissa is described as a European, 152 cms (5ft) tall and of stocky build, with long wavy dark hair. She was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt with a shiny "Cookie Monster" transfer on the front, black tracksuit pants, socks and no shoes.
Anyone with information on Melissa's whereabouts is asked to contact Christchurch police on (03) 3637400.
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