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Desperate search for elderly woman missing from campground

Serious concerns are held for a missing 73-year-old woman who was last seen at a campground on the NSW north coast.

The alarm was raised when Annemarie Jeffery failed to return to her campsite in Lake Arragan, just north of Brooms Head.

She was last seen on Tuesday about 9am and her family have not been able to locate her since.

Missing 73 year old Annemarie Jeffery
Annemarie Jeffery failed to return to her campsite in Lake Arragan, the photo on the right was taken the night before she disappeared. Source: Google Maps/NSW Police

Ms Jeffery is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with a slim build and grey hair.

She was wearing a red and pink top, woollen leggings (seen in image on right), red shoes, and a beanie.

A large scale search in underway with officers from Coffs Clarence Police District, SES, National Parks and Wildlife (NPWS).

campground in Lake Arragan, just north of Brooms Head
Annemarie Jeffery, 73, was last seen at the campground in Lake Arragan, just north of Brooms Head, about 9am Tuesday. Source: Google Maps

The Westpac helicopter is conducting a search of the area, including surrounding bushland.

Anyone who sees Ms Jeffery is urged to contact police.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report online.

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