Frantic search for Aussie woman missing for over a week

The search continues for an Australian woman who has been missing for over a week.

Tea Wright-Finger was last seen on Coalbrook Road in Richmond — almost 500km west of Townsville — at around 3pm on October 16 when she was dropped off by a friend at a blue Toyota Prado 4WD, Queensland Police said.

Officers launched a land and air search for the 19-year-old on Saturday, with a spokesperson confirming on Monday that police are focusing their efforts on the Flinders River area.

They were led to the area by Ms Wright-Finger’s mobile phone, which was switched on “very briefly” around 9.30am on Tuesday.

“Using an off-road buggy and vehicle, SES personnel will search tracks and areas of thick vegetation on the banks of the Flinders River near the township of Richmond as well as a neighbouring rural property,” Queensland Police said.

“The Mount Isa RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter is searching areas north of Richmond and down to the southern boundary of Blackbraes National Park.”

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Queensland Police said Ms Wright-Finger’s family hold concerns for her safety and wellbeing.

Anyone who has seen the 19-year-old or the Toyota Prado, which she is believed to have been driving at the time, is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers (1800 333 000) immediately.

Ms Wright-Finger is described as being caucasian, roughly 180cms tall with a medium build and blondish/light brown hair.

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