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Missing Christchurch woman found safe and well

April 6, 2018

A missing Christchurch woman who police were concerned for has been found safe and well .

Police say Leanne Sowman, 46, went missing from the Riccarton area yesterday.

She was found by a member of the public who called Police.

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