Serious concerns held for woman missing on North Shore

Please note – an image of the missing woman will be shared on the NSWPF social media pages

A large land search is underway on the North Shore as serious concerns are held for a missing woman.

Maro Derderian, aged 78, was last seen at a unit on Helen Street at Lane Cove North about 3.30pm today (Sunday 4 June 2023).

Police were alerted when Maro's family couldn't locate her.

Serious concerns are held for her welfare and officers from North Shore Police Area Command are conducting inquiries, and facilitating a large land search, to locate her.

Maro lives with dementia and resides in an aged care facility; however, was attending a family gathering at the Lane Cove North unit today.

She is described as being of Mediterranean appearance, approximately 152cm tall, with a medium build and white short curly hair.

Maro was last seen wearing a red jacket, and pink trousers.

Anyone who sees Maro is urged to contact police immediately.

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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