women missing, kapakapanui area

http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/search-and-rescue-operation-launched-missing-women-photo Central District Police seeking information about two missing women have begun a search and rescue operation after their vehicle was discovered at the entrance of the Kapakapanui Track, in the Tararua Forest Park near Waikanae earlier this evening. Police are appealing to anyone who may have recently seen mother and daughter Carolyn and Rachel LLoyd, aged 45 and 22 respectively, who may be tramping in the area, or anyone who may have seen their vehicle, a silver Toyota Yaris hire car, registration DLZ 347. The pair were due to check out of their Palmerston North Motel on 27th April. They were also expected to return their rental vehicle at 11 am this morning. Carolyn is visiting from the US to see her daughter who is a student at Massey university. Family members, the rental company and the motel have not heard from either of the women. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Carolyn or Rachel, or who may have seen their vehicle should contact Palmerston North Police on 06 351 2535.