Gold Coast: Missing Highland Park woman Sue West sadly found dead in her car at Tomewin

A Gold Coast woman who went missing almost a fortnight ago has been found in tragic circumstances.

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A GOLD Coast woman who went missing almost a fortnight ago has sadly been found dead in her car just over the Queensland-New South Wales border in a rural suburb of the Tweed.

On May 26, Queensland Police issued a statement seeking “urgent assistance” regarding the disappearance of Sue West, 70, from Highland Park on Friday, May 21.

Gold Coast woman Sue West.

Ms West, a much-loved member of the community, was last seen at Worongary Shopping Centre on Mudgeeraba Rd on the Friday and police raised concerns about her welfare.

She disappeared with her car, a silver Ford Laser hatchback.

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Ms West’s vehicle. Picture: Queensland Police

Police have now confirmed Ms West was found deceased in the hatchback at Tomewin on Tuesday, June 1.

It’s understood a landowner came across the tragic scene.

Sue West, 70, from Highland Park on the Gold Coast. Picture: Queensland Police

There was nothing to indicate Ms West’s death was suspicious in nature, but police were not able to provide more information about the circumstances.

A report has been prepared for the coroner.