Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from the state’s northwest.
Deanna Bariesheff, aged 44, was last seen walking along Shermans Way, Lightning Ridge five kilometres north of the Bore Baths, about 6.40pm yesterday (Saturday 17 October 2026).
When she was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Central North Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Deanna’s welfare as she lives with a health condition.
Deanna is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 155cm tall, medium build with long grey/dark coloured hair.
She was last seen wearing a light blue T-shirt, blue tracksuit pants and white crocs and with a dark jumper tied around her waist. She was accompanied by a dog.
Deanna is known to frequent the Lightning Ridge and surrounding areas.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Walgett Police Station 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.
