Air and land search for missing woman in Port Douglas

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Last updated: 10/08/2017 - 14:00 (AEST)

An air and land search is currently underway for a missing woman in Port Douglas. IMAGE: Newsport.

POLICE are seeking public assistance to help locate a woman reported missing from Port Douglas.

Lipping Zhou, 71, was last seen yesterday (August 9) at around 10pm at a residence on Murphy Street, but hasn’t been seen or contacted anyone since.

Emergency services, including a helicopter and ground assets are currently searching the area and request the public check their yards for the elderly woman. Concerns are held for her welfare as she has a medical condition.

Lipping Zhou, 71, has gone missing in Port Douglas. IMAGE: Supplied.

She is described as being Asian in appearance, of slim build, around 140cms tall with short black hair.

Anyone that may have seen her is being urged to contact police.

Anyone with information can contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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