Police are searching
for missing Mount Maunganui woman Ola Shahin in the
Lindemann Road area, Katikati, Bay of Plenty.
The
24-year-old was reported missing at approximately 7am this
morning and Police have significant concerns for her
wellbeing.
Police, LandSAR volunteers and a dog unit are
actively searching in the Kaimai bush at the end of
Lindemann Road, and will continue until later tonight.
If
Ola is not located, the search will be resumed in the
morning.
If you see Ola, or may have seen her since
earlier today, please contact Tauranga Police on 07 577 4300
immediately.
We also ask that if you saw a grey 2006
Toyota hatchback registration HZG668 in the area since early
this morning that you ring Police right away.
Police would
appreciate it if members of the public could avoid using
tracks in the Lindemann Road area while the search is
underway.
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