Dunedin police are searching for a 36-year-old woman who went missing from Harington Point early yesterday.
Nicola Hedley, known as Nic, went missing from an address in the Otago Peninsula settlement about 2am on Sunday.
Search and Rescue teams are in the area searching for the woman at present, Sergeant Richard Panting says.
"Police are concerned for Nic's welfare given the heavy rain and the less than ideal conditions at the time she went missing,'' he said.
"Police and LandSAR volunteers are searching Harington Point and the surrounding areas today along with friends and family.
"A coastal sweep is also being carried out by surf lifesavers on IRBs.
"Police ask people living in the Harington Point area to check their properties, garage and out buildings in case Nic has sought shelter in the area.'
She was reported missing to police yesterday evening, he said.
She is described as of average height and build with long dark hair shaved on one side.
Anyone with information on Nic's whereabouts is asked to contact Dunedin Police on (03) 471-4800.
