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Putting a little spring in your wiggle

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A woman and baby reported missing from Wilson’s Creek, near Mullumbimby, have been located safe and well overnight.

The 21-year-old woman and her three-month-old son were reported missing after they were last seen in a white utility vehicle driving on the M1 at Brunswick Heads about 3am on Sunday 4 June 2023.

Following extensive inquiries, the woman and baby were located safe and well in Queensland about 9pm yesterday (Wednesday 7 June 2023).

Police wish to thank the public and the media for their assistance.

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