Appeal to locate woman with dementia - Summer Hill

Friday, 08 November 2024 05:45:05 PM

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing person is available via NSW Police Force social media pages.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from the Sydney’s south west.

Hazel Mitchell, aged 75, was last seen leaving home for a walk about 10am today (Friday 8 November 2024).

When she did not return, officers attached to Burwood Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for Hazel’s welfare as she lives with dementia.

Hazel is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall with slim build, blonde hair and blue eyes.

She last seen was wearing blue jeans, red sneakers, white top and straw hat.

She is known to frequent the Leichhardt and Summer Hill areas.

Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact Burwood Police 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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