Appeal to trace woman’s last movements at Terrigal, NSW

Police are appealing for public help to trace the last known movements of a woman whose body was found near a Central Coast boat ramp.

A local fisherman found the woman about 250 metres north of the Terrigal Haven boat ramp, Terrigal, about 7.10am yesterday (Tuesday 3 September 2019).

She has been identified as 56-year-old Devora Howard of Wamberal. When Devora was last seen she was wearing white jeans and a grey jumper.

Officers from Brisbane Water Police District are investigating the circumstances surrounding Devora’s death. It has not yet been determined if her death is suspicious.

Brisbane Water Crime Manager Detective Chief Inspector Steve Laksa said police were hoping to speak with anyone who might have seen Devora on the evening of Monday 2 September or the next morning (Tuesday 3 September).

“We are following a number of lines of inquiry in relation to her last known movements,” Detective Chief inspector Laksa said.

“Information from the public is crucial as it is will hopefully support the results of a forthcoming post mortem examination.”

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.

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