27 Feb 2009

Hamilton boys, woman found safe and well

3:08 pm on 27 February 2009

Two boys and a woman who went missing in separate incidents in Hamilton have been found safe and well.

The boys, aged 10 and eight, were reported missing from Hamilton East about midnight on Thursday.

They were found hiding in bushes at a school in Hillcrest on Friday morning.

Staff at the school alerted police and the children have been referred to Child, Youth and Family.

Meanwhile, a 65-year-old woman was reported missing about 8.30pm on Thursday.

When police arrived at Cynthia Bulman's flat they found the door wide open with a distressed dog inside, but there was no sign of her.

Police say Ms Bulman was found on Friday morning and has been offered medical treatment and support.