As part of National Missing Persons Week, Tasmania Police is highlighting seven long-term missing persons, with the aim of seeking public information and raising awareness of the impact on families and friends when someone goes missing.

“This year National Missing Persons Week has the theme ‘Forever Loved’ and a focus on the impact of loved ones when someone goes missing,” said Sergeant Paul Devine from the Tasmania Police Missing Persons Unit.

“Behind every missing person are loved one’s longing for answers, and by raising awareness of profiles this week, we hope to encourage anyone with information to come forward.”

“Even the smallest detail could be the key to locating a missing person and bringing much deserved answers for families and loved ones.”

Currently in Tasmania, there are 181 long-term missing persons dating back to the 1950s.

“While the circumstances surrounding long-term missing persons are reported to the Coroner, they will remain listed as missing persons and their cases will remain open until we find the answers as to what happened to them,” said Sergeant Devine.

This week – as part of National Missing Persons Week – Tasmania Police is highlighting seven long-term missing persons:

• Susan Maddern – last seen on 9 August 2005 in Western Creek
• Nazrawi Woldemichael – last seen on 9 October 2016, in North Hobart
• Margaret Nancy Sarnek – last seen on 22 August 1975, in George Town
• Celine Cremer – last seen on 17 June 2023, in Waratah
• Robin Geoffrey (Geoff) White – last seen on 9 April 1992, in Launceston
• Nicola (Nick) Sallese – last seen on 17 November 2008, in Sheffield
• Peter John Gill – last seen on 27 August 2006, in New Town

“If you know anything about a missing person, even if you think it’s a minor detail, please come forward – you could help us find the answers and bring closure to families.”

Information can be provided to Tasmania Police on 131 444 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or 1800 333 000.

Crime Stoppers Tasmania General Manager Aldo Antolli said Crime Stoppers gives people the chance to come forward with information, without having to talk to police.

“For nearly every missing person, someone knows something which has the power to bring answers to those who are missing them.”

“Please come forward. You can stay anonymous, and they will never know it was you who spoke up,” Mr Antolli said.

Profiles of Tasmanian and interstate long-term missing persons can be viewed at missingpersons.gov.au