Police hunt for Frankston North woman, missing since mid-April
A SEARCH of a golf course is underway today as concerns deepen for missing Frankston North woman Karen Rae.
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A SEARCH of a golf course is underway today as concerns deepen for missing Frankston North woman Karen Rae.
Acting Det Sgt Peter Tasiopoulos, of the Cold Case Missing Persons Squad, said police and family feared for the welfare of Ms Rae.
The 48-year-old mother has not been in contact with family, used her phone or accessed bank accounts since she went missing on April 15.
Acting Det Sgt Tasiopoulos said Ms Rae left a Frankston North residence with a male acquaintance at about 7pm.
“We believe the intention was to visit local gaming venues in the area,” he said.
“Part of our inquiries are looking into gaming venues and to date that has been to no avail.”
Acting Det Sgt Tasiopoulos said SES volunteers were today searching a golf course in Golf Links Rd in an attempt to find evidence.
“We are looking there for evidence whether Karen has been there,” he said.
Asked about the acquaintance Ms Rae left the Frankston North residence with, Acting Det Sgt Tasiopoulos said: “We are treating that person as a witness.
“It’s unknown as to where they ended up. Since that time Karen has failed to return and failed to contact friends or family.
“We have serious concerns for her welfare ... it’s highly unusual of her (not to contact family).
“We are treating this as a serious case of a missing person.”
Asked if police were now searching for a body, Acting Det Sgt Tasiopoulos said: “We are keeping an open mind. We can’t exclude that.”
Acting Det Sgt Tasiopoulos said Ms Rae had children ranging from a young age to adults, but would not provide further details.
Ms Rae is described as being caucasian with a thin build, blonde hair and wearing blue denim jeans with a dark top when she left the residence.
She was last seen as a passenger in a Holden VN or VT Commodore — driven by a man — near the intersection of Frankston Dandenong Rd and Excelsior Dve, Frankston North.
*An police van has been set up at the intersection today and anyone with information is urged to drop in or phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.