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Full video: Police speak about woman’s disappearance 10 months ago

By 1News Reporters
12:56pm

Rowena Walker went missing from a Christchurch property in August, and her partner is refusing to speak with police. Source: 1News (Source: Other)

Police have spoken to media about the disappearance of Rowena Walker, who was last seen in Christchurch 10 months ago.

Police believe she has been the victim of foul play.

In a statement today, they said her partner had refused to speak with police, as is his right.

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