A multi-agency search is underway to locate a woman missing in the state's north west.
About 9.30pm yesterday (Sunday 3 May 2026) Ruth Donald, aged 62, contacted emergency services after she had become lost while bushwalking.
Officers from New England Police District attended an area 12km west of Drake Village, near Tenterfield, and commenced a search.
Police and family hold concerns for her welfare due to the rugged terrain in the area.
Ruth is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160cm to 165cm tall, of slim build with blonde hair.
She was last seen wearing shorts, tshirt, a bright blue rain jacket and walking with two terrier dogs.
The search resumed at 9am today (Monday 4 May 2026) and involves local police, assisted by Police Rescue, Dog Unit, PolAir, NSW Fire and Rescue, Rural Fire Service, and State Emergency Service.
Anyone with information about Ruth's whereabouts is urged to contact Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
