Public appeal launched in attempt to identify woman whose body was found near the Derwent Entertainment Centre

Tasmanians have been asked to check on older female neighbours they’ve not have seen for a while as they desperately seek to identify a body found in Glenorchy. Do you recognise the jewellery she was wearing? SEE PHOTOS >>

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MYSTERY surrounds the identity of a woman whose body was found in Hobart’s northern suburbs on Sunday, with police launching a public appeal in an attempt to find her relatives.

The woman was found deceased on the shores of the River Derwent near the Derwent Entertainment Centre about 10am.

She was not carrying identification and police on Monday called for assistance to help identify her, releasing images of jewellery she was wearing.

Tasmania Police have released these images of jewellery worn by a woman whose body was found on Sunday morning. Picture: SUPPLIED

Senior Sergeant Ian Mathewson said no suspicious circumstances had been identified, but that investigations were ongoing.

He said the woman was aged between 60 and 80, of medium build with greying blonde hair and light blue eyes.

She was wearing a light green woollen jumper, dark green T-shirt, grey trousers and slip on shoes.

Images of jewellery worn by a woman whose body was found on Sunday morning, including this necklace. Picture: SUPPLIED

Sen Sgt Mathewson said the woman was wearing three pieces of jewellery — a black leather watch with a gold face, silver chain with silver pendant containing a purple stone, and a silver ring with white stones.

“At this point there is nothing to suggest there’s any signs of violence or anything of that regard, however the investigation is only in its infancy and we’re looking at all avenues of inquiry at this stage,’’ he said.

“The priority is to identify this lady so that the relatives can be informed of her passing as soon as possible.”

Jewellery worn by a woman whose body was found on Sunday morning include this watch. Picture: SUPPLIED

The results of a post-mortem were expected later on Monday or on Tuesday, he said.

Sen Sgt Mathewson encouraged people to check on their elderly relatives, and for neighbours to pay a visit if they had not seen them recently.

“It’s a really sad situation,’’ he said.

“We’re very keen to have this deceased woman identified, so I call upon those who live next door to elderly people that they haven’t seen for some time, that meet this description, to check up on your neighbours to see how they are.

“And for relatives and friends of those in senior years that meet the description of this poor lady, to make contact to ensure that your family and friends are indeed OK and fine.

“If not, and they are missing, they need to contact Tasmania Police.”

Police have released these images of jewellery worn by a woman whose body was found on Sunday morning including this ring. Picture: SUPPLIED

Sen Sgt Mathewson said a person riding a bike had found the body and immediately went home and told relatives, who phoned police.

“It was traumatic for the young individual who happened to be riding his bicycle and came across the deceased woman,’’ he said.

A Tasmania Police car patrols the foreshore at the Derwent Entertainment Centre on Sunday. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN

If you recognise these pieces of jewellery or know anyone who may be missing that fits

the description, phone Glenorchy Police on 131444 or report anonymously to

Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au

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