New Zealand / Auckland Region

Woman, 21, missing from West Auckland found safe

07:47 am on 23 January 2023

Michelle, who is non-verbal, has been missing from her Titirangi residence since this morning and police have concerns for her welfare. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

A young woman who has been missing from her Titirangi residence since Sunday morning has been found.

Michelle, 21, was wearing a yellow t-shirt with the words 'too cute to care' in pink lettering, grey shorts and black and white shoes when she went missing just after 10am.

She has been located and is safe, police said.

They earlier said her blonde hair was pulled back in a green rubber band.

This image shows the clothes Michelle was wearing when she went missing. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

When she went missing she was believed to have been travelling on foot, but may also have attempted to take public transport.

Police have thanked the public for their assistance.