Melissa Ewings, Missing Marlborough Woman: Police Still Concerned for Her Safety

Police investigating the disappearance of Marlborough beekeeper Melissa Ewings say they “remain concerned” for her safety.

The 31-year-old has not been seen for almost 15 days despite an extensive police search operation and growing fears for her safety from concerned family members.

His family says it is out of place for the enthusiastic adventurer not to keep in touch with the family.

Ewings lived alone in a rented house in Clarence, 60 kilometers north of Kaikōura.

She was last seen just before dark on Sunday, September 20, and did not show up for work at a beekeeping business just 400 meters from her home the next morning.

Ewings had previously lived in accommodation at the beekeeping operation, used primarily by seasonal workers and including a caravan, but had moved into his own place about a month ago.

On the day she was last seen, she visited the neighbors around noon.

They told the Herald that she looked “beautiful as gold” and “happy” during the half-hour visit.

An official search for missing persons began last Monday.

Ewings’ home was reportedly found locked, and his car, wallet and bank cards were left behind. None of his personal belongings were missing.

However, his cell phone was missing, and he was tracked 100 meters from his home, the Herald previously revealed.

After widespread searches, it was later found, Sergeant Major Peter Payne confirmed this week, along with other items of interest. The phone was now being analyzed.

“The police continue to monitor and evaluate the information received on where Melissa may be and her movements, and keep an open mind about what has happened,” said a police statement issued this afternoon.

“Anyone who finds anything that may be of interest in connection with this case should contact Blenheim police at 105.”

Police search teams have searched all local properties and spoken with residents, the Herald understands, along with search and rescue teams traversing the nearby Clarence River, which has been swollen and muddy since his disappearance. Checks of the coast have also been carried out and helicopters have been watching from the sky.

They have searched a large area around Clarence and the Clarence River daily.

• Anyone with information on Ewings should call the police at the non-emergency number 105, citing file number 200922/5064.