Search intensifies amid concerns for woman who failed to board flight

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March 06, 2025

Police have released CCTV footage and are intensifying a search for a woman who failed to catch her flight home to Taupō from Otago over the weekend.

Penelope, 65, was initially said to have been last seen on February 28 in central Dunedin wearing a blue floral top and capri pants, but new CCTV footage shows her on March 1.

Police said inquiries indicate she may have travelled to the Otago Peninsula area, with staff accompanying partner agencies searching in the area.

A CCTV image of Penelope has been released which was captured just prior to her arrival in the Sandfly Bay area on March 1.

A CCTV image of Penelope just prior to her arrival in the Sandfly Bay area. (Source: NZ Police)

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"She is seen wearing a dark coloured hat, green top, tan pants and jandals.

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Concerns for woman, 65, after missed flight from Otago to Taupō

Penelope was last seen in the central Dunedin area on Friday, February 28, wearing a blue floral top and capri pants.

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"Police and Penelope's family are concerned for her wellbeing."

Anyone with relevant information should contact police on 105.

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