Missing Waikato mum 'unlikely to be alive'

  • 12/01/2017
Police say Kim Richmond's disappearance is out of character

Waikato Police believe a woman missing for more than five months is unlikely to be alive. 

Kim Richmond, 42, was last seen early on July 31, 2016, leaving the Wharepapa South farm where she lived with her partner and three children. 

She was driving a 2014 Ford Ranger utility with the registration number HKD553.

Two bank cards and a farm card belonging to Ms Richmond were found months later on the roadside between Rangipo and State Highway 47. 

Police say finding her vehicle is "of utmost importance". They also want to know if anyone saw someone throwing cards from a vehicle on State Highway 46 in late September or early October. 

Ms Richmond was wearing a Highlanders rugby jersey, blue jeans, brown leather jacket and brown leather boots at the time. 

"Unfortunately it has been a long time since Kim went missing and we believe it is unlikely that she will still be found alive," says Detective Paul Galletta.

"The investigation into her disappearance, which is completely out of character, is very much still an active one and we're focused on finding her and establishing the circumstances around what has happened.

"We also want to hear from you if you think you may have seen Kim any time after July 31st 2016.

Anyone with information should contact Te Awamutu Police on 07 872 0100.