Missing Person Henderson

Sunday, 11 November 2012, 8:17 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

Location: Henderson
District: Waitemata

Missing Person

Police are concerned for the safety of Helen RUTLEDGE who is missing from Mayfair Place in Henderson.

Helen is a 62 year old Caucasian approximately 5ft 5" tall, of solid build with short grey hair. She normally wears a beige hand knitted hat and frequently has a pull along two wheeled shopping basket.

Anyone who has recently seen Helen or may know her present whereabouts are asked to urgently contact the Police.

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