Police are asking for assistance in trying to locate:
Leah Vailuu a 17yr old female described as part samoan, solid build, approx 1.5m tall. Leah has severe autism and is intellectually disabled. She has the mental age of a 4 yr old.
Leah is bald on the right hand side of her head with short dark hair on her left hand side. She was wearing a Blue polar fleece over a purple vest. Dark 3/4 length trousers and has bare feet.
Leah went missing from 150 Maddisons Road, Templeton between 7 - 7.30pm this evening and concerns are held for her safety.
Police request any sightings be reported immediately.
Please contact the Christchurch Police on ph 363-7400.
Inspector Peter Hegarty
Southern Communication Centre.