Ballina woman, aged 88, reported missing since Monday

Margaret Gribble, 88, was last seen leaving a home on Camden Street at about 4pm on Monday. She’s of caucasian appearance, about 167cm tall, thin, with short grey hair and brown eyes.

Margaret Gribble, 88m was last seen leaving a home on Camden Street, Ballina, about 4pm on Monday, June 21.

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Original story: Police are appealing for public assistance to locate an elderly woman missing on the Northern Rivers.
Margaret Gribble, 88, was last seen leaving a home on Camden Street, Ballina, at about 4pm on Monday, June 21.
A community member reported her missing to officers from Richmond Police District, who commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police have been told she has not made contact with friends or family members since Monday, which is out of character for her.’

Margaret Gribble. Photo: NSW Police

She was described as being of caucasian appearance, about 167cm tall, of a thin build, with short grey hair and brown eyes.
It was believed Mrs Gribble walks with the aid of a walking frame.
Anyone who sees Mrs Gribble or knows of her whereabouts is urged to contact Ballina Police Station on 6681 8699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.