Police are appealing for urgent public assistance to locate a 56-year-old woman reported missing from Surfers Paradise this afternoon (January 6).
Deborah Van Leeuwen (pictured) was last seen at a Salerno Street address at approximately midday, and is believed to have left on foot.
Police and family hold serious concerns for her welfare as she has a medical condition and may be disoriented.
Deborah is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 150cm tall with a broad build, brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a dark blue top with a white pattern, apricot coloured skirt and thongs.
Police appeal to local residents to check their properties, and ask anyone with information regarding Deborah's whereabouts to immediately contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
