A multi-agency search is currently underway for a missing swimmer at a beach in Newcastle.
About 4.35am today (Sunday 13 April 2025), emergency services were called to Newcastle Beach, Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle, following reports of a missing swimmer.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District arrived and were told an unknown woman had entered the water about 4.25am and had not returned.
Police with assistance from Marine Area Command, Marine Rescue and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter immediately commenced a multi-agency search to locate the woman.
She was last seen wearing a pink top, black pants and no shoes.
Police are urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of the woman to contact Newcastle Police Station 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
