Police Seek Missing Woman North of Newcastle

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from the Hunter region.

Lynette Usher, aged 79, was last seen on Heron Circuit, Fullerton Cove, 20km north of Newcastle CBD, about 8am yesterday (Friday 6 December 2024).

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

Police and family hold concerns for her welfare due her age and her medical condition which requires medication.

Lynette is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of medium build, 165cm-170cm tall, with short grey hair and blue eyes.

She may be travelling in a white Toyota hatchback with NSW registration MU070.

Lynette is known to frequent the Stockton area.

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.

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