Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from Cootamundra.
Tayla McKinnon, aged 28, was last seen in Cootamundra about 8.30pm yesterday (Saturday 29 August 2026).
When she could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Riverina Police District were notified about 1am today (Sunday 30 August 2026), and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police hold concerns for Tayla’s welfare as her behaviour is considered out of character.
Tayla is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 160cm tall, of medium build with black hair and green/hazel eyes. It’s not known what she was wearing. It’s believed Tayla is with her two daughters, aged five and eight.
Tayla is known to frequent the Cootamundra, Temora and Young areas.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact Triple Zero (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.
