Mystery woman who vanished from walking track captured on CCTV

A desperate search is under way after a mystery woman vanished from a walking track in a popular hiking area.

Police have released images of a mystery woman whose disappearance from a Blue Mountains walking track triggered a land and air search.

The woman, whose identity is unknown, was last seen on a walking track near Kanimbla Rd at Blackheath about 9.30am on Tuesday.

Officers were dispatched to the area after concerns were raised to police about the woman’s welfare owing to her “distressed state”.

Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a woman who was last seen on a walking track in the Blue Mountains earlier this week. Picture: NSW Police

Despite an extensive search with assistance from police rescue and the Polair helicopter, police were unable to locate the woman.

Days later, police continued to hold concerns for the woman’s welfare and have appealed for public assistance in identifying her.

Officers released images on Thursday of the woman captured on CCTV about 6am on Tuesday at Blackheath railway station.

The photos were captured on CCTV at Blackheath railway station only hours before she disappeared. Picture: NSW Police

The images show the woman in a white hooded jumper and khaki jacket less than three hours before she disappeared.

She is described as being caucasian in appearance, about 160cm tall and with mousy hair.

Anyone who may have seen the woman or has information into her identity or whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.