Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from the state’s Lake Macquarie region.
Pauline Walton, aged 86, was last walking along Fishing Point Road onto Roseberry Row, Rathmines, about 2.30pm today (Sunday 25 October 2026).
When she was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Pauline’s welfare as she lives with dementia.
She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 150cm – 155cm tall, of slim build with grey hair.
Pauline was last seen wearing a red and black dress, blue top with black stripes, pale blue sneakers and a black handbag.
Anyone with information into Pauline’s whereabouts is urged to contact Lake Macquarie Police District 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
