At least 10 police officers have searched a Christchurch park not far from where a missing woman was last seen.
44-year-old real estate agent Yanfei Bao was last seen at 10.30am yesterday on Vickerys Road in Wigram, where police say “she was carrying out a matter of business.”
Police search Harvard Park in Wigram / Photo: Chris Lynch
Her vehicle, a silver Nissan Dualis, registration PKT556, was located nearby in Iroquois Place, Wigram.
Late on Thursday afternoon, police officers were searching Harvard Park in Wigram, which is about 1.2 kilometres from where Bao was last seen.
Police search Harvard Park in Wigram
Police were searching the entire park, including in bushes.
Parents who were dropping their children off at Olympia Gymnastic Sports centre, which is next to park said they hadn’t been told anything, but were unfazed by the significant police presence.
Police search Harvard Park in Wigram Video: Dan Jourdian
HUSBAND MAKES PUBLIC PLEA FOR HELP
Bao’s husband Paul Gooch made a public plea on Facebook on Thursday night.
“We are deeply concerned for the safety and well-being of my wife, Yanfei Bao.
“Our nine-year-old daughter and I are desperately seeking any information that could lead us to her whereabouts.
“Yanfei was last seen yesterday around 12:00 noon in the Wigram area, where she was purchasing lunch at the Noodle Bar on The Landing.
“As a dedicated real estate consultant, she had planned to engage with the local community through door-to-door outreach to promote her services.
“We have not heard from her since, and this is completely out of character for Yanfei. Our daughter and I are incredibly worried, and we kindly ask for your assistance in this difficult time.
“If you have seen Yanfei or have any information that might help us locate her, please do not hesitate to call emergency services at 111 immediately.
“When reporting, kindly quote the event number P055385539, as this will aid the authorities in their search efforts.
“Your support and vigilance mean the world to us, and we are praying for Yanfei’s safe return. Please share this post within your networks and communities to help spread the word.
Staff from Harcourts from across Christchurch helped with search efforts today.
A Harcourts staff member said he and other colleagues were deeply worried and Bao was a much loved member the company.
If you have any information about her or where she might be, please call 111 and quote event number P055385539.
