UPDATE: About 8pm, a woman and her newborn were located in Medowie.

They’ve been taken to hospital for assessment.

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

EARLIER (6.45PM):

Hunter police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman and her newborn baby missing from Lake Macquarie.

Concerns were raised for Anita Roberts, aged 20, after she failed to keep a medical appointment.

She was reported missing to officers from Lake Macquarie Police District on Saturday 13 November, who have since been conducting inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police have been told Anita may be residing in the Medowie area and is believed to have given birth at home in recent days without medical assistance.

Police and family hold concerns for the welfare of the pair, as she has not been in contact with family.

Anita is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 175cm tall, with a medium build, shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone who has information on her whereabouts, or is able to assist police, is urged to contact Lake Macquarie Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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