A woman, missing from the state’s Hunter region, has been located this morning safe and well.

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

EARLIER:

Police are appealing for public information to locate Lynette Robson, who’s missing in the Hunter region.

The elderly woman was last seen at Raymond Terrace Road, Millers Forest, about 11am on Monday 27 December.

The 74-year-old was reported missing to officers attached to Port Stephens Hunter Police District after she failed to return home.

Police and her family hold serious concerns for Ms Robson as she lives with a medical condition that requires medication.

She’s described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160cm tall, of slim build, with a tanned complexion and short grey hair.

She was last seen wearing a red and white sleeveless dress and sandals.

Ms Robson may be driving a 2018 silver Suzuki Vitara with NSW registration plates – LR 445.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact Raymond Terrace police on 4983 7599 immediately.

A geo-targeted text message has also been issued to the Millers Forest, Medowie, Raymond Terrace and Nelson Bay areas.

If you receive an SMS from +61 444 444 444, it is a legitimate appeal, not a scam.

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