Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from the states Lower Hunter region.
Pamela Hassan, aged 78, was last seen at a care facility in Waratah about 2pm today (Saturday 17 February 2024).
When she was unable to be located, officers from Newcastle City Police District were notified and have immediately commenced inquiries to locate her.
There are serious concerns for Pamela's welfare due to her age as well as her living with dementia.
She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, thin build with shoulder length white hair.
Pamela was seen wearing a red shirt, blue stripped pants and maybe carrying either magazine or a teddy bear.
She is known to frequent the Waratah and Warners Bay areas.
Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact Newcastle City 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
