Police are appealing for assistance to locate a woman missing from state's Newcastle area.

Margaret Leis, aged 83, was last seen on Crebert Street, Mayfield, about 10am today (Thursday 30 October 2025).

Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and family hold serious concerns for her welfare due to her age and as she lives with dementia.

Margaret is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160cm tall, of thin build, with brown hair and blue eyes.

She was last seen wearing a grey/white jumper and a beige trench coat.

Margaret is believed to frequent Mayfield and Newcastle areas.

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.

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