Police believe a vehicle being driven by missing NSW woman Jamilla Humphrey has been found abandoned on the Old Telegraph Track. Photo: NSW Police Force.
Police are calling for public assistance in the attempt to locate a woman last seen in New South Wales after the vehicle she is believed to have been driving was discovered abandoned on Cape York’s Old Telegraph Track last week.
Jamilla Humphrey, 52, was last seen about 1am on 20 August 2024 leaving a home on Moss Avenue in Toukley, on the NSW Central Coast.
When she was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Ten days later, on 29 August, police announced the vehicle Ms Humphrey was believed to be driving had been found in far northern Cape York.
The white Mitsubishi van with NSW registration AE 92 WX was located on the Old Telegraph Track (OTT) near the Jardine River.
A search operation was launched after the van was discovered, with police asking locals, tourists and anyone travelling in the vicinity of the OTT to keep an eye out for the missing woman.
Police and family hold concerns for Jamilla’s welfare.
Ms Humphrey is described as Caucasian in appearance with a fair complexion, about 180 centimetres tall, thin build, blonde shoulder length hair and blue eyes.
She was last seen wearing a green jacket and khaki long pants.
Anyone who might have seen Ms Humphrey or her vehicle in the area is urged to call the Bamaga police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Fantastic, so glad for those who actually have mobile coverage. Some of us only 20km out of town… View