Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman reported missing and last seen in Kingscliff.
Natalie Whalan, aged 36, was last seen on Ocean Avenue, Kingscliff, about 6pm yesterday (Thursday, 1 October, 2026).
When she was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police and family hold serious concerns for Natalie’s welfare.
Natalie is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, of thin build, with long blonde hair.
She was last seen wearing dark blue pants and a dark blue top.
Natalie is known to frequent Kingscliff and areas of Queensland and is believed to be travelling in a white Volkswagen Tiguan with NSW registration plates PDW753.
Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact Tweed/Byron Police Station 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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