The husband of missing Christchurch woman Katrina Hill says her disappearance is “highly unusual” and is pleading for her safe return.

56 year Katrina Hill was last seen about 2pm on Wednesday on Ravensdale Rise in Westmorland.

Her husband Clive told Chris Lynch Media “she left the house on foot we believe.

It’s highly unusual. Police were at the house until 3am this morning. It’s a horrible time.”

Clive made a heartfelt plead. “Come back home. We need you. We can work out whatever the issue is. We just need to know you are safe initially.”

A police spokesperson said her disappearance was extremely out of character.

The Christchurch mother was last seen wearing a baby blue hoodie, black pants and possibly black shoes.

She usually wears glasses.

Police are asking anyone who may have seen her to get in touch with them urgently.