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Missing woman Shauntelle Roberts PIC NSW Police

Police are still asking the public for help finding a woman reported missing from Wardell.

Thirty-seven-year-old Shauntelle Roberts’ most recent known sighting was around 6am on Wednesday 2 October.

Police say family efforts to find and contact Ms Roberts in the week have been unsuccessful.

Ms Roberts is known to frequent the Lismore and Goonellabah areas.

She’s described as about 5 foot tall with dark hair and an indigenous appearance.

Ms Roberts was wearing a black hoodie, blue tracksuit, and bare feet when she was most recently seen a week ago.

Anyone with information into her whereabouts is asked to call local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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