Officers from the Hunter Valley Police District are appealing for public assistance to find a woman who hasn’t been seen since the weekend.
Police began inquiries after a handbag was handed into Muswellbrook Police Station and on Saturday 17 November 2018, its owner was identified as a 28-year-old woman from Muswellbrook.
Concerns were raised when the woman couldn’t be located, and police are now making an appeal to the public to find her.
Jacinta Roberts was last seen about 4pm that Wednesday (14 November 2018), when she was dropped off at the Aldi carpark, Muswellbrook.
Police hold serious concerns for her safety and welfare as she suffers several health-related issues.
Jacinta is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 178cm tall with a slim build, brown hair, wearing her hair in a side plait, a blue top, black pants and no shoes.
Family believe she may be travelling to Hawks Nest, Byron Bay and/or Queensland.
Anyone with information about Jacinta’s whereabouts is urged to contact Muswellbrook Police on 6542 6999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.