Wednesday 2 August 2023

Appeal to Locate Woman Missing From Newcastle Since 1975

BY OLIVIA DILLON

As part of Missing Persons Week, police are looking into the disappearance of a woman from Newcastle more than 48 years ago. 

Rhyanwen Horne nee McConnochie was last seen at the former Shortland Clinic on the corner of Ordnance and Watt Street at about 8:15pm on Saturday the 1st of February, 1975. 

She was 24-years-old at the time, and would now be 73. 

At the time of her disappearance, Rhyanwen is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with a fair complexion, slight build, very long brown hair, and grey-green eyes. 

Police and her family are asking anyone with any information which may assist investigators to come forward. 

They say no piece of evidence is too small or insignificant. 

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.