Queensland Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 73-year-old woman reported missing from East Mackay.
Maryann Peters was last seen near Harvison Street around 11:30am this morning and has not been heard from since.
Police and family hold concern for her welfare as she has a medical condition that causes confusion and disorientation.
Maryanne is described as Caucasian in appearance, with short brown hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a multi-coloured top.
Residents in the vicinity of East Mackay are being asked to check their backyards in case she has wandered onto a nearby property.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.