Detectives from Hunter Valley Local Area Command have set up Strike Force Karabi to try and locate missing Belmont woman, Carly McBride.
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The 31-year-old disappeared on September 30 during a trip to Muswellbrook in the Upper Hunter.
A friend organised to collect the mother-of-two at a fast food outlet in the town, but she never arrived.
Police were called in when she failed to return to her home and could not be contacted by family or friends.
Crime Manager at Hunter Valley LAC, Detective Inspector Tim Seymour, said a special team is now working through information.
“Strike Force Karabi has been formed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Carly McBride.
“At the moment it’s made up of five Hunter Valley detectives, but we’ll adjust that number as we go through and, if more resources are required, we’ll get them,” Detective Inspector Seymour said.
He said detectives are looking at a number of lines of inquiry, but said he cannot be more specific at this time.
Detective Inspector Seymour said members of the public have been helpful.
“There’s been a lot of interest because of the manner in which this young lady disappeared and we are keeping an open mind and being objective in our outlook.
“As you can imagine, it’s been a very traumatic time for the family,” he said.
In the days after Ms McBride was reported missing police reviewed CCTV footage from local businesses and conducted extensive searches along the banks of the Hunter River and around the Skellatar Stock Route in Muswellbrook.
Carly McBride was last seen on Calgaroo Avenue wearing a yellow top, light blue jeans, sandals and carrying a tan handbag.
She’s described as being of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander appearance, 165cm to 175cm tall, with thin build, brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone who thinks they’ve seen Ms McBride, or knows her whereabouts, is urged to contact Muswellbrook Police on 02 6542 6999, or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.