Urgent appeal for information on missing Aboriginal woman from Morayfield

Both Ms Baxter's family and police have expressed serious concerns for her welfare.

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Police are appealing to anyone with information about Ms Baxter's whereabouts to immediately come forward.

Queensland Police are urgently seeking public assistance to locate 41-year-old Emily Baxter, who has been missing since Friday, December 6, 2024.

Ms Baxter was last seen boarding a train in Morayfield, Moreton Bay, between 4 and 5pm, and has not been heard from since.

Both her family and police have expressed serious concerns for her welfare.
Investigators are hopeful that the public can help piece together her whereabouts as they continue their search.

Ms Baxter is described as First Nations, approximately 160cm tall with a proportionate build, and dark hair. She has a tattoo of the word ‘Tomboy’ on her left ankle.

At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing an olive green sleeveless top, white pants, and grey slippers or fluffy slides and carrying a small brown backpack with a white jumper tied around her waist.
Authorities believe Ms Baxter may be in the South Brisbane, North Moreton or Ipswich areas.

Police are urging anyone who may have information on her location to come forward immediately. Anyone who has seen her or has any relevant information is asked to contact Queensland Police.

Time is of the essence, and authorities are hopeful that with the public's assistance, Ms Baxter can be located safely.
The case of Emily Baxter highlights the broader and ongoing issue of , a crisis that continues to demand urgent attention.

Indigenous women are , with a significantly higher rate of victimisation compared to non-Indigenous women.

Advocates, community groups and families are calling for more resources and systemic changes to address this epidemic, urging the government and authorities to take stronger action in preventing violence and ensuring justice for those affected.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit the Crime Stoppers website.

: 13 92 76
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Published 8 January 2025 10:56am
By Bronte Charles
Source: NITV


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