Appeal to locate woman missing from Redfern

Tuesday, 28 January 2025 12:58:48 PM

Please note: An image of the missing person is available on NSW Police Force social media sites.

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

Leslie Weldon, aged 61, was last seen on Louis Street, Redfern, about 10pm on Sunday 26 January 2025.

When she could not be located or contacted, officers attached to South Sydney Police Area Command were notified on Monday (27 January 2025) and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

There are concerns for Leslie’s welfare as she lives with dementia and a number of health conditions.

Leslie is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 150cm tall, of thin build, with grey hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a black jacket, green pants, and carrying a grey leather bag.

Leslie is known to frequent the Riverstone and Redfern areas.

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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