Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from the Central Coast.
Drew Ritchie, aged 29, was last seen in Bateau Bay about 8.50am today (Saturday 5 September 2026).
When she was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police believe Drew may have travelled to the Bridie Beach/ Fraser Park area of Budgewoi today.
There are serious concerns for her welfare.
She is described as Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, medium build, with red/brown hair and blue/grey eyes and a nose ring.
Drew was last seen wearing a black polo shirt and black pants.
She is known to frequent the Long Jetty area.
Anyone with information on Drew's whereabouts is urged to contact Wyong Police District 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.
