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Ashley Samuels. NSW Police

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a young woman missing from the Lismore area.

Ashley Samuels, aged 27, was last seen on Uralba Street, Lismore, about 11am yesterday (Monday 3 August 2026).

When she could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Richmond Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police hold concerns for Ashley’s welfare.

She is described as being of Caucasian in appearance, about 150cm-155cm tall, of medium build with brown hair and brown eyes. Ashley is known to frequent the Lismore and Evans Head areas.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Lismore Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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