Police appeal to locate woman missing from Lake Macquarie

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from the Lake Macquarie area.

Susan Chiddy, aged 61, was last seen about 7pm on Wednesday 12 October 2022, when she was dropped at Wellington Street, Umina Beach.

She has since failed to contact family or friends and officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District were notified on Tuesday (18 October 2022) and commenced inquiries to locate her.

As part of inquiries, it has been established Susan visited the Deepwater Plaza,on Railway Street, Woy Woy, about 4pm on Wednesday 12 October.

Susan is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of thin build, with shoulder length brown/blonde hair.

CCTV shows she was last seen wearing a purple jacket, pink pants, a green cap and was carrying a black handbag.

Anyone who may have seen Susan, or may know of her whereabouts, is urged to contact 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.

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