PHOTO: The owners said Bao, who was acting as a buyer’s agent, was planning to show someone through their home on Wednesday morning last week – the day she disappeared.
Search for Missing Christchurch Real Estate Agent Enters Sixth Day
The search for the missing Christchurch real estate agent, Yanfei Bao, has now entered its sixth day as authorities diligently follow a plethora of tips.
Search for Missing Real Estate Agent Yanfei Bao Intensifies as Police Analyze Over 120 Public Tips
Accused Kidnapper Faces Charges in Christchurch District Court
In a significant development, a man has been accused of kidnapping Yanfei Bao and appeared in the Christchurch District Court on Monday. He faces charges of unlawfully taking Bao without her consent, intending to confine her against her will.
Arrest at Christchurch Airport
The suspect was arrested at Christchurch Airport while attempting to flee the country, as confirmed by police to Newshub.
Public Provides Over 120 Pieces of Information
As the investigation progresses, the police have received more than 120 pieces of information from the public. Most of the tips are reportedly related to a silver Mitsubishi sedan with registration DPH101. Additionally, authorities have been searching a ditch near Lake Ellesmere based on information received.
Hornby Property Draws Police Attention
On Monday, the focus shifted to a property in the Hornby suburb, marking the third location to be searched in connection with Bao’s disappearance. The property’s owners expressed shock and surprise at the scrutiny their former home, where they lived for 37 years before moving to Australia, is under.
Yanfei Bao’s Case: Police Maintain High Concern for Woman’s Safety
Buyer’s Agent Planning to Show Property Before Disappearance
Bao, who was acting as a buyer’s agent, had plans to show someone through the Hornby property on the day she went missing, Wednesday morning of the previous week. There has been at least one open home at the property since then.
Concerns Grow for Yanfei Bao’s Safety
Bao’s husband, Paul Gooch, and a small group of close friends were present during the court proceedings. Gooch described his wife’s disappearance as a nightmarish situation, finding it hard to believe that all of this is unfolding.
Timeline and Disappearance Circumstances
Yanfei Bao, a mother-of-one with extensive sales experience, recently joined Harcourts as a real estate agent. She was last seen at approximately 10:30 am on Wednesday, parked on Iroquois Pl after being in the middle-class area of Wigram on Vickerys Rd.
Deep Concerns and Ongoing Investigation
Both the police and Bao’s family expressed deep concerns over her uncharacteristic disappearance. The case is being treated as a missing persons investigation, with forty police officers working tirelessly to uncover the truth.
Cell Phone Found, but Bao Remains Missing
Despite locating one of Bao’s cell phones nearly 7 km from her last sighting along the Southern Motorway, she has yet to be found.
Public’s Help Crucial in Investigation
Yanfei Bao’s family is perplexed by her disappearance, emphasizing that it is entirely out of character for the hard-working mother with a nine-year-old daughter. Authorities have been actively seeking information from the public and have already received more than 50 valuable pieces of information.
Encouragement to Come Forward
Law enforcement extends their gratitude to the public for the information received so far and encourages anyone with additional relevant information to reach out via 105. Information can be provided by calling or submitting an online update report at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105.
New Update: Fear for missing real estate agent’s safety