Police are re-appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from a property about 15km north of Ballina.
Elizabeth Forman, aged 72, was last seen walking on her property in Brooklet about 11.40am last Thursday (1 October 2020).
Police were notified when she failed to return home and began searching the surrounding area, without success.
Officers from Richmond Police District have continued searching with assistance from the Police Dog Unit, Police Rescue, SES volunteers, NSW Surf Lifesaving and Westpac Rescue Helicopter; however, Mrs Forman is still missing.
Following further inquiries, Richmond PD officers – assisted by Police Rescue, the Dog Unit and SES volunteers – will conduct a further land search today (Friday 9 October 2020), in an area approximately 3km north from where she was last seen.
Police and her family have concerns for her wellbeing due to her having a medical condition.
Elizabeth is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of a thin build, about 173cm tall, with dyed short blue hair. She was last seen wearing a navy top and black leggings.
Police are urging local residents to conduct a thorough search of their properties in nearby suburbs, including Brooklet, Newrybar, Nashua, Possum Creek and Bangalow.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact 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.
