Police search for Patricia Lascelles missing from Noosaville

Police are searching Noosa National Park for a 76-year-old woman after her family raised the alarm. WATCH THE VIDEO.

A sea and land search for a woman missing in Noosa is underway as police concerned for her welfare have asked for public help to find her.

The 76-year-old woman was reported missing late last night and police are seeking urgent public assistance to help find her.

Patricia Lascelles was last seen in Lake Weyba Drive about 11.30am on Sunday and has not been seen or heard from since.

Police investigations led to the belief that Ms Lascelles may have been in the Noosa National Park or Hastings Street area about 5pm.

Family and police are concerned for her welfare as she suffers from a medical condition that can cause confusion.

Patricia Lascelles, missing from Noosa.

Police search the Noosa National Park for missing woman Patricia Lascelles on May 19, 2025.

A Queensland Police Service spokesman said emergency services began a search of the Noosa National Park and surrounds on daylight this morning.

Later in the day, the water police rigid inflatable boat began a patrol of the Noosa National Park coastline.

Patricia Lascelles is about 162cm tall, with a slim build, shoulder length sandy blonde / brown hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink jumper, jeans, sandals and a cap with pink flowers on the front.

Police are searching the beaches and the sea in Noosa National Park for missing woman Patricia Lascelles.

Police were also driving through the back access dirt tracks to reach points in the park.

People going for hikes seemed unaware of the search.

Ms Lascelles is described as caucasian, approximately 162cm tall, with a slim build, shoulder length sandy blonde / brown hair and hazel eyes.

She was last seen wearing a pink jumper, jeans, sandals and a cap with pink flowers on the front.

Residents in the Noosaville and surrounding areas are urged to check their property and structures for signs of Ms Lascelles.

Police are appealing to anyone with information concerning her whereabouts to immediately come forward.

Originally published as Police search for Patricia Lascelles missing from Noosaville