Police have found no sign of a woman reported missing more than 10 hours ago after she was allegedly swept off the rocks at a popular Gold Coast beach.
Gold Coast police launched a major search for the woman after she was reported missing off Currumbin Beach at around 9.30pm on Tuesday.
The search has seen officers looking both on shore and in the sea in the midst of rough conditions and rain.
The woman’s alleged disappearance was reported by a man who was in the water when she fell.
The man then reported the incident to other witnesses on the beach but vanished before police arrived.
Gold Coast police launched a major search for the woman after she was reported missing off Currumbin Beach
Police discovered fishing equipment on the rocks but have found no sign of the woman with nearby CCTV footage inconclusive.
They are now calling for the man to come forward after admitting that they have yet to determine whether there is a missing woman or not.
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‘It is crucial that this man contacts us,’ Acting Superintendent Scott Knowles said.
‘We need to know first-hand what he saw.
‘We have an idea who he may be and have made some enquiries and have not been able to locate him, but it would assist greatly if he got in contact with police.’
The search has seen officers looking both on shore and in the sea. The woman’s alleged disappearance was reported by a man who was in the water when she fell
If the woman was swept away, police say they have serious concerns about her safety.
The search, which began last night, had to stop due to rough sea conditions.
Police have also been unable to use helicopters to aid searchers because of wet weather.
They are urging anyone with information to call them immediately.
