Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from the state's north.
Melissa Grimmond, aged 40, was last seen in Macquarie Road, Cardiff, about 3.30pm yesterday (Monday 2 March 2026).
When she was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were notified at 9am today (Tuesday 3 March 2026) and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Family and police hold concerns for Melissa's welfare.
Melissa is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160cm-165cm tall, of medium build, with blonde hair and brown eyes.
She is known to frequent the Kingsford, Maroubra and Randwick areas.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Belmont 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.
