Police expand search for missing pregnant woman in Wellington

11:55 am on 20 November 2018

Police have increased the size of the team searching for a missing pregnant woman in Wellington.

Sonam Shelar was last seen in the Wellington suburb of Khandallah.

Sonam Shelar was last seen in the Wellington suburb of Khandallah. Photo: Police

Sonam Shelar, 26, was last seen on Saturday morning on Cashmere Avenue in Khandallah.

She is five months pregnant.

Detective Senior Sergeant Warwick McKee said police have uniformed officers and criminal investigation branch teams door knocking in the wider Khandallah area as they broaden their search.

They have growing fears for her safety after another cold and wet night in the capital.

Ms Shelar was last seen wearing a brown jacket with fur on the collar, and white, black and orange trainers.