Police and Special Emergency Services locate missing woman in East Mackay

Police urged East Mackay residents to check their backyards after an elderly woman went missing. DETAILS, PHOTOS

Maryann Peters was last seen near Harvison Street around 11:30am this morning and has not been heard from since.

Police requested assistance from the Special Emergency Service and the public after a 73-year-old woman was reported missing.

East Mackay resident, Maryann Peters, was last seen on Harvison St at approximately 11.30am and her family, concerned for her welfare, contacted emergency services.

Police vehicles crowded the south end of Harvison St just after 1.30pm as they began their search.

Officers riding motorcycles could be seen searching nearby roads and police vehicles were parked on adjoining streets as officers went door-to-door.

A Special Emergency Service vehicle arrived on the scene after 2pm.

Police units were called to stand down at 2:30 after Mrs Peters was found “safe” and “well” a QPS spokesman confirmed.

Police and Special Emergency Service personnel search Harvison street after a 73 year old woman was reported missing. Photo: Fergus Gregg

Mrs Peters has a medical condition that is thought to be the reason for her disappearance, as it can cause confusion and disorientation.

Queensland Police asked residents of East Mackay to check their backyards, “in case she has wandered onto a nearby property”.