Police are urgently seeking help to find a 36-year-old woman missing from West Melton, Selwyn.

Emma was last seen about 1.40pm today near the intersection of Stackhouse Road and Old West Coast Road.

Senior Sergeant Mike Jackson said she was wearing a light-coloured jumper or jacket and blue jeans.

“Police and Emma’s family have great concerns for her welfare and would like to find her as soon as possible.”

Police believe Emma is still in the West Melton area.

Anyone who has seen her or has information about her whereabouts is urged to call 111 immediately, quoting job number P068207121.