BY IAN CROUCH
A woman missing in the Olney State Forest west of Morisset has been located safe and well.
The 48-year-old Melissa Reeves had been camping by herself for the past month.
Police were told that on Saturday 20 January 2024, she drove her vehicle from her campsite to get water, but her vehicle became bogged.About 6.30am on Monday, she told a family member she was going walking in the forest to collect water. When the family member went to drop off food to her campsite around midday that day, she was not there.
Following inquiries and a geo targeted text message, Melissa was located safe and well at a makeshift campsite in the Olney State Forest about 4.45pm on Tuesday.
Police have thanked the public and media for their assistance.
EARLIER:
A search is resuming on Tuesday morning for a woman reported missing in the Olney State Forest, west of Morisset.
48-year-old Melissa Reeves has been camping by herself for the past month and police say she's an experienced camper and has a good knowledge of the area.
Police have been told Melissa's white Toyota Hilux became bogged on Saturday while driving from her campsite to get water.
She told a family member early Monday she was going walking in the forest to collect water, but there was no sign of her when a family member went to drop off food at her campsite around midday.
Melissa's described as being of Caucasian appearance with a tanned complexion, about 165cm tall with a medium build and brown eyes.
Her Toyota Hilux 2WD has the NSW registration DF 24 KZ.
A coordinated land search is expected to start at 8.30am on Tuesday involving local police and the SES.
Police also plan to issue a geotargeting alert to the surrounding community.
Anyone who knows Melissa's whereabouts is urged to contact Tuggerah Lakes Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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