3:48 pm today

Body found in search for missing Upper Hutt woman Anita Hart

3:48 pm today
Anita Hart.

Anita Hart. Photo: Police / Supplied

A woman missing since last week in Upper Hutt has been found dead.

Anita Hart, 61, was reported missing on 13 November, after her abandoned car was found on Gillespies Road.

"Police, along with multiple Search and Rescue teams, have been extensively searching the area working to locate her, and while this is not the outcome we hoped for, we hope it will help provide some closure for her family and loved ones," Detective Senior Sergeant Kylee Cusin said.

"Police would like to thank the public and everyone who helped in the search."

Her death has been referred to the Coroner.

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