Search And Rescue Operation At Bamaga

A search and rescue operation will recommence in the Bamaga area today, in relation to a person reported missing from New South Wales.

Jamilla Humphrey, aged 52, was last seen about 1.00am Tuesday, 20 August 2024, leaving a home on Moss Avenue, Toukley (NSW).

Jamilla is described as Caucasian appearance, fair complexion, about 180cm tall, thin build, blonde shoulder length hair, and blue eyes.

She was last seen wearing a green jacket and khaki long pants.

On Thursday, August 29, a white Mitsubishi van with NSW registration AE 92 WX - believed to be driven by Jamilla - was located on The Old Telegraph Track, near Jardine River in Cape York.

Local police will continue the search and rescue operation this morning, with the assistance of SES, Heathland Indigenous Rangers and a chartered helicopter.

A broad land search is being conducted, with SES also planning to commence a water search along the Jardine River today.

Anyone who may have seen Jamilla or has any information that could assist police, 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.

/Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here.