Appeal to locate woman missing from Taree

Thursday, 19 June 2025 07:20:11 PM

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing person is available via NSW Police Force social media pages

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman reported missing from the state’s Mid North Coast.

Joanne Taylor, aged 64, was last seen at an address on Rachel Close, Taree, about 8pm yesterday (Wednesday 18 June 2025).

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

Police and family hold concerns for Joanne’s welfare as her disappearance is out of character.

She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall with medium build, blue eyes and brown hair.

She was last seen wearing a faded orange dressing gown and pink slippers, but may have changed her clothes.

Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to call Manning/Great Lakes 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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