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UPDATE: Following further investigation and a public appeal, the woman was located about 6.30pm (28 February 2021) at Boambee East.


Police say they are seeking public assistance to locate a woman missing from Pottsville for almost a week

The woman, aged 48, was last seen leaving a home on McKenzie Avenue, Pottsville, about 1.30am on Monday 22 February 2021.

Two women who say they are her sisters have posted on Facebook saying that she left on foot wearing a cheetah print dress and had a green handbag. ‘We have grave concerns for her safety.’

When she failed to return home, officers from Tweed Heads Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and her family have concerns for her well-being.

The woman is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm to 175cm tall with blonde hair.

Anyone who has seen her, or has information about her whereabouts, is urged to contact Tweed Heads Police or Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.


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