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NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 29-year-old Drew Ritchie, who was last seen in Bateau Bay on Saturday morning.
# Police Appeal to Locate Woman Missing from Central Coast
**Subtitle:** NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 29-year-old Drew Ritchie, who was last seen in Bateau Bay on Saturday morning.
NSW Police have launched an appeal for public assistance to locate a 29-year-old woman who was reported missing from the Central Coast on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
Police identified the woman as **Drew Ritchie, aged 29**, who was last seen in **Bateau Bay**, on the Central Coast of New South Wales, at approximately **8:50 AM on Saturday morning**.
According to NSW Police, Ms Ritchie was unable to be located after she was last seen, prompting police to begin inquiries into her whereabouts. Officers are asking members of the public who may have seen her or have information about where she could be to contact police.
The missing-person appeal is focused on the Bateau Bay area and the broader Central Coast community. Police routinely use public appeals in missing-person investigations when information from residents, motorists, businesses and other members of the community could help establish a person's movements.
At this stage, police have asked the public to provide information that may assist investigators in locating Ms Ritchie. Members of the community who believe they may have seen her after the reported sighting are encouraged to contact police rather than relying on social-media speculation.
Missing-person investigations can involve a range of inquiries, including checking known locations, speaking with people who may have recently interacted with the missing person and reviewing information that could help establish their movements. Police may also assess information received from members of the public as the search continues.
The Central Coast community is being encouraged to remain alert and provide any relevant information directly to NSW Police. Even information that may appear minor can potentially assist investigators in establishing a person's movements and locating someone who has been reported missing.
The appeal is a current community-safety matter for the Central Coast, with police seeking assistance on the same day Ms Ritchie was last seen. The case does not indicate that a crime has occurred, and no criminal allegation has been made against any person in connection with the disappearance.
Anyone with information that may assist police is encouraged to contact **Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000**. Information can also be provided through the NSW Police reporting channels.
Police have reminded the public that information should be provided directly to authorities so it can be properly assessed and used as part of the investigation.
The appeal comes as police continue efforts to locate Ms Ritchie and establish her whereabouts following her reported sighting in Bateau Bay.
PoliceInformationCentralCoastAppeal
# Police Appeal to Locate Woman Missing from Central Coast
**Subtitle:** NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 29-year-old Drew Ritchie, who was last seen in Bateau Bay on Saturday morning.
NSW Police have launched an appeal for public assistance to locate a 29-year-old woman who was reported missing from the Central Coast on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
Police identified the woman as **Drew Ritchie, aged 29**, who was last seen in **Bateau Bay**, on the Central Coast of New South Wales, at approximately **8:50 AM on Saturday morning**.
According to NSW Police, Ms Ritchie was unable to be located after she was last seen, prompting police to begin inquiries into her whereabouts. Officers are asking members of the public who may have seen her or have information about where she could be to contact police.
The missing-person appeal is focused on the Bateau Bay area and the broader Central Coast community. Police routinely use public appeals in missing-person investigations when information from residents, motorists, businesses and other members of the community could help establish a person's movements.
At this stage, police have asked the public to provide information that may assist investigators in locating Ms Ritchie. Members of the community who believe they may have seen her after the reported sighting are encouraged to contact police rather than relying on social-media speculation.
Missing-person investigations can involve a range of inquiries, including checking known locations, speaking with people who may have recently interacted with the missing person and reviewing information that could help establish their movements. Police may also assess information received from members of the public as the search continues.
The Central Coast community is being encouraged to remain alert and provide any relevant information directly to NSW Police. Even information that may appear minor can potentially assist investigators in establishing a person's movements and locating someone who has been reported missing.
The appeal is a current community-safety matter for the Central Coast, with police seeking assistance on the same day Ms Ritchie was last seen. The case does not indicate that a crime has occurred, and no criminal allegation has been made against any person in connection with the disappearance.
Anyone with information that may assist police is encouraged to contact **Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000**. Information can also be provided through the NSW Police reporting channels.
Police have reminded the public that information should be provided directly to authorities so it can be properly assessed and used as part of the investigation.
The appeal comes as police continue efforts to locate Ms Ritchie and establish her whereabouts following her reported sighting in Bateau Bay.
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