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Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from Ballina.

Emma Davis, aged 46, was last seen at East Ballina about 6pm on Saturday, 7 March 2026.

When she failed to return home and couldn’t be located, officers attached to Richmond Police District Command were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for Emma’s welfare.

Emma is described as being Caucasian appearance, 170cm tall, thin build, blue eyes, with shoulder length blonde coloured hair.

She was last seen wearing a black dress and no shoes.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Ballina Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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