D'Havland Phoebe Jade Laupama left her home on Koromiko Avenue about 4pm on Sunday. She was last seen wearing a charcoal-coloured short sleeve shirt with a guitar logo and leopard print inside, light grey trackpants and black sneakers. The young Māori girl has neurological disabilities including restless leg syndrome, which causes extreme fatigue in her legs. Police say she is likely to lie down and fall asleep or hide. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 105.
Amber alert issued for missing 11-year-old girl in Hawera
Police searching for D'Havland Laupama, who has neurological disabilities
Police have issued an amber alert for an 11-year-old girl who went missing from her home in Hawera on Sunday afternoon.
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Why This Matters
- The amber alert system is activated for high-risk missing children, underscoring the urgency of finding Laupama quickly.
- Her neurological condition means she may be unable to seek help or respond to calls, increasing the danger.
- The community in Hawera is mobilised to assist in the search.
Background
An amber alert is a public notification system used by New Zealand Police for the most serious child abductions or missing children cases. It broadcasts details to the public to aid in the immediate search.
What to Watch
- Police updates on the search effort and any sightings.
- Whether Laupama is found safe in the coming hours.
- Possible public appeals from family or authorities.
Sources
- Police issue amber alert for missing 11-year-old in Hawera · RNZ New Zealand Headlines
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- SupportedAn amber alert was issued for a missing 11-year-old girl in Hawera.RNZ New Zealand Headlines: “Police issue amber alert for missing 11-year-old in Hawera.”
- SupportedPolice are searching for D'Havland Laupama.RNZ New Zealand Headlines: “Police have issued an amber alert, after an 11-year-old went missing in Hawera on Sunday afternoon.”
- SupportedD'Havland has neurological disabilities.RNZ New Zealand Headlines: “She has neurological disabilities including restless leg syndrome, which causes extreme fatigue in her legs.”
- SupportedPolice issued an amber alert after an 11-year-old went missing from her home in Hawera on Sunday afternoon.RNZ New Zealand Headlines: “Police have issued an amber alert, after an 11-year-old went missing in Hawera on Sunday afternoon.”
- SupportedD'Havland Phoebe Jade Laupama left her home on Koromiko Avenue in Hawera about 4pm on Sunday.RNZ New Zealand Headlines: “D'Havland Phoebe Jade Laupama left her home on Koromiko Avenue in Hawera about 4pm on Sunday.”
- SupportedShe was last seen wearing a charcoal-coloured short-sleeve shirt with a guitar logo on the front and leopard print inside.RNZ New Zealand Headlines: “The young Māori girl was last seen wearing a charcoal-coloured short sleeve shirt with a guitar logo on the front and leopard print inside.”
- SupportedShe was wearing light grey trackpants and black sneakers.RNZ New Zealand Headlines: “She was also wearing light grey trackpants and black sneakers.”
- SupportedD'Havland is Māori.RNZ New Zealand Headlines: “The young Māori girl was last seen wearing a charcoal-coloured short sleeve shirt”
- SupportedHer neurological disabilities include restless leg syndrome, which causes extreme fatigue in her legs.RNZ New Zealand Headlines: “She has neurological disabilities including restless leg syndrome, which causes extreme fatigue in her legs.”
- SupportedPolice say she is likely to lie down and fall asleep or hide.RNZ New Zealand Headlines: “Police say she is likely to lie down somewhere and fall asleep or hide.”
- SupportedAnyone with information is asked to call police on 105.RNZ New Zealand Headlines: “Anyone with information should call police on 105.”