Missing woman from Inner West located

A woman reported missing from Ashfield has been located safe.

The 89-year-old was last seen on Clissold Street, Ashfield, about 7:36 am today (Thursday 25 January 2024).

When she could not be located, officers attached to Burwood Police area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police subsequently issued a public appeal for information and an SMS geo-targeting alert to the Ashfield areas.

About 12:40 today (Thursday 25 January 2024) a member of the public – who received the alert – sighted the woman and contacted police.

Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.

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