Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from Sydney's south west.
Sakina Mahdawi, aged 61, was last seen in Austral about 8.30pm yesterday (Friday 16 October 2026).
When she was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Liverpool City Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
There are concerns for Sakina's welfare as she lives with a health condition.
Sakina is described as Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, about 160cm tall, medium build and fair complexion.
She was last seen wearing a brown scarf, grey dress with flowers on it and grey sneakers.
Sakina is known to frequent the Austral and surrounding areas.
Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact Liverpool 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.
