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Woman, 77, missing after visiting Hamilton cemetery

December 26, 2023

Police are seeking the public's help locating a woman missing after visiting a cemetery in Hamilton this morning.

Karen, 77, was last seen at the Newstead Cemetery around 11am, police said.

She was wearing a multi-coloured tunic top, black 3/4-length leggings and slip on Nike shoes.

Karen is believed to be driving a grey 2017 Citroen C4 hatchback with the registration NFE683.

"Police and her family have concerns for her health and wellbeing," police said.

Anyone who has seen Karen or has any information on her whereabouts has been asked to contact police.

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