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Missing Hawke's Bay woman found safe and well after going missing overnight

February 19, 2021

A 20-year-old Wairoa woman has now been found 'safe and well' after she went missing overnight.

The family of Chelsea Nicholas held serious concerns for her safety after she was last seen near the Wairoa Mobil in Hawke's Bay shortly after 10pm, police said earlier today.

However, she has now been located "safe and well," police said in an update just before 1.30pm today. 

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