Police seek help to find missing woman at Hervey Bay

Police are seeking urgent public assistance to help locate a 74-year-old woman missing from Point Vernon.

Julia Wood was last seen at a Point Vernon nursing home around 4pm today.

Mrs Wood suffers from a medical condition and may be confused or disorientated.

She is described as Caucasian, 156cm tall, slim build, blue eyes with brown hair (photo shows light hair but it is now brown).

She was last seen wearing a grey dress, white scarf and orange socks.

Although her exact whereabouts are unknown, she is believed to be walking and still in the Point Vernon area.

Anyone who has seen Mrs Wood or has further information is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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