Tips for Police in Search for Missing 19-Year-Old Maia Johnston
The search for missing 19-year-old Maia Johnston from Upper Hutt has intensified as police and volunteers continue their efforts to locate her. Johnston disappeared from Totara Park on Saturday evening, sparking a community-wide search effort.
Desperate Plea from Mother
Maia Johnston’s mother, Amy Walsh, made an emotional plea for her daughter’s safe return at a search base set up by the police. With tears in her eyes, Walsh begged, “Please just come home. If you are alive and well, I don’t care where you are or what decision you made. I just want to hear that you made a dumb decision and got in someone’s car. Please come home if you are still alive.”
Community Support in Search Efforts
Up to 70 people have joined the search, coordinated by volunteers at Totara Park School. Dozens of individuals have shown up to lend a hand, checking maps and speaking with coordinators to aid in the search efforts. The community response has been overwhelming, with many strangers coming together to support the search for Maia.
Family’s Heart-Wrenching Search
Maia Johnston’s disappearance has left her family in anguish, with her mother tirelessly searching for her since Saturday night. Amy Walsh, deeply concerned for her daughter’s safety, has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the community. Despite the challenging circumstances, she remains hopeful that Maia will be found safe and sound.
As the search continues, the police are urging anyone with information or CCTV footage to come forward. Johnston was last seen wearing a black cardigan or light top, dark shorts, and black and white Converse shoes. Her family remains hopeful for her safe return and is urging anyone with any leads to contact the authorities promptly.