Police search for missing Yelarbon woman

Police have launched a search and rescue for a 66-year-old Darling Downs woman who went missing on Christmas Eve.

Police have launched a search and rescue mission for Pauline Steepe who was last seen in Yelarbon on Christmas eve. Picture: Police media

A search and rescue operation is underway for a 66-year-old woman who has been reported missing from Yelarbon since Christmas Eve.

Pauline Steepe was last seen on Kaboon St in Yelarbon, 50km east of Goondiwindi, in the Darling Downs, around 2pm, Tuesday, December 24.

Police said her family is concerned for her welfare as her disappearance is out of character.

She was last seen wearing a white top with floral prints and denim shorts, a statement from police said.

She is described as having a proportionate build, around 157cm tall, and has short gray hair.

Police are asking residents of Yelarbon to check their yards, properties and sheds for Ms Steepe, and are working with the State Emergency Service to search nearby areas on foot.

Anyone with information regarding Pauline’s whereabouts are asked to contact police.

Quote this reference number: QP2402230272

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

If you have information for police on this, please call Policelink on 131 444 now. If someone is in immediate danger, call triple-0.