UPDATE: A missing elderly woman from the Hunter and her dog have been located safe and well this morning.
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The 82-year-old was last seen about 6.20pm yesterday (Sunday, 8 November 2020), at her home in Abermain, when she told her husband she was walking the dog.
Following extensive inquiries, she and her Maltese terrier, Susie, was located near Neath about 9.35am today (Monday, 9 November 2020), both safe and well.
Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.
EARLIER: Police are appealing for assistance to find an 82-year-old woman who has gone missing from her home in the Hunter region.
Mrs Joy Morrow was last seen about 6.20pm (Sunday 8 November 2020), at her home in Abermain but has not been sighted since and officers from Hunter Valley Police District were alerted.
Mrs Morrow is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 152cm tall and 80kg with a solid build and short dark hair; she speaks with an Irish accent.
At the time she was wearing a multi-coloured shirt with 3/4 sleeves, black skirt and slippers. She was walking with her 13-year-old Maltese terrier called Susie. Mrs Morrow may appear disoriented or confused.
A search of the area is now underway by local police with PolAir assisting.
Anyone who may have seen Mrs Morrow is urged to contact Muswellbrook Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
