Body of woman missing from Leeton located

A body believed to be that of a woman missing from the state's Riverina region has been located today.

The 83-year-old woman was last seen at a home in Leeton on Saturday 28 May 2022 and was reported missing yesterday (Tuesday 14 June 2022).

Officers from Murrumbidgee Police District immediately commenced an investigation into her whereabouts.

Following inquiries, a body was located in Whitton, about 20km from Leeton, at 9.30am today (Wednesday 15 2022).

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

/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.