A woman missing from Waratah has been located safe and well after police issued an SMS geo-targeting alert.
The 79-year-old was last seen at Waratah about 2pm today (Saturday 17 February 2024).
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District were notified a short time later when she was unable to be located.
Police subsequently issued a public appeal for information as well as an SMS geo-targeting alert to the Waratah area.
About 4.50pm, the woman was located by a member of the public who received the alert and subsequently contacted police.
Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.
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