Missing woman found deceased north of Dubbo

A woman missing on a rural property 200km north of Dubbo has been found deceased.

The 74-year-old woman was reported missing to officers from Orana Mid-Western Police District on Friday (1 September 2023), by a neighbour who had not seen her on the Quambone property for about a week.

A command post was established on the property on Sandy Camp Road about 7am on Saturday (2 September 2023), with a search conducted by local police including local police, with the assistance of PolAir, RFS helicopter, and members of the local RFS, VRA and SES.

During today's search, the body of a woman was located about 12.45pm. While she is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing person.

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

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