Police are appealing for information to locate a woman at Pindimar.
About 3am (Thursday 24 October 2024), police were called to Cambage Street, Pindimar, following a concern for welfare.
At the scene, police were told that a woman knocked on the door of a home, appearing confused, before walking into nearby bushland.
Police from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District, assisted by the Dog Unit and State Emergency Service, have commenced a search of the area.
No missing persons reports have been received by police.
As inquiries continue, police urge anyone able to identify the woman to come forward.
She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged 65-70, of thin build, about 155-165cm tall, with shoulder-length curly blonde hair.
She was last seen wearing jeans with a floral patterned or leopard-print singlet top.
Anyone who sees the woman, or has information about her identity, is urged to contact Raymond Terrace 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.