Police seriously concerned, appeal for sightings of missing woman Gaelene Bright

  • 13/05/2022
Gaelene Bright.
Gaelene Bright. Photo credit: NZ Police

Police in Northland are appealing for sightings of a woman who has been missing for more than 12 days. 

Gaelene Bright, 69, was last seen in the early hours of May 1 leaving a friend's house in Waimamaku.

Police were notified Gaelene was missing earlier this week. Her car, a white 2000 Holden Rodeo 4x4 with the registration number YW7634, was located by police just south of Te Kuiti on Thursday. 

Police said it was seen in the Te Kuiti area on May 4. 

Police seriously concerned, appeal for sightings of missing woman Gaelene Bright
Photo credit: New Zealand Police

"We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen this vehicle between May 1st and May 5th," police said in a statement on Friday. 

"Police have serious concerns for Gaelene's safety and are urging anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward and contact police."

Anyone who has seen her vehicle or has any information on her whereabouts is asked to call Police on 105 quoting file number 220511/2799.

Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.