Tasmania Police can confirm that a mobile phone located today by a private search party in the Philosopher Falls area has been identified as belonging to missing Belgian woman, Celine Cremer.
Police were notified immediately following the discovery and are attending the scene.
The phone will now undergo forensic examination as part of the ongoing investigation into Celine's disappearance.
The last confirmed sighting of Celine was in Waratah on Saturday, 17 June 2023. She was reported missing on Monday, 26 June 2023.
Despite extensive search efforts in treacherous terrain and challenging weather conditions, no further signs of her had been located until today.
Tasmania Police remains committed to supporting this independent search effort.
A police search controller is working closely with the private search party to ensure safety and that any discoveries are managed appropriately.
Police remain in close contact with Celine's family and we will continue to assess any new information in a bid to provide them with answers and closure.
