Glenyce Rae McGowan
Glenyce Rae McGowan, a 19-year-old female, was last seen on 9 Dec 1975 in Western Australia. Described as having 155cm tall, medium build, light brown hair, brown eyes. During December 1975, Glenyce McGowan set off from Perth to travel to Tom Price to visit a friend.
Glenyce Rae McGowan, a female aged 19, was last seen on 9 Dec 1975 in Western Australia. This case remains unsolved and the investigation is ongoing.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Gender: Female. Current age (if alive): 69. Height: 155cm. Build: Medium. Hair: Light brown. Eyes: Brown. Complexion: Fair.
CIRCUMSTANCES During December 1975, Glenyce McGowan set off from Perth to travel to Tom Price to visit a friend. She obtained a lift from a family friend stopping at various locations.At that time Cyclone Joan hit the North West of Western Australia causing a number of roads to be blocked. Having left Carnarvon the pair headed north, arriving at the Nanutarra Roadhouse at about 5pm on 9 December 1975, where they stayed the night.On the morning of Wednesday, 10 December 1975, her friend left to return to Perth, but Glenyce decided to attempt to continue on to Tom Price.That same afternoon Glenyce arranged with a family she had met for a lift the following morning. This was the last known sighting of her. At the time Glenyce was wearing a long blue skirt, a pair of strap-on sandals and an Indian style, cream coloured, button-up top.If you have information that may assist police to locate Glenyce please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
SOURCE Information sourced from the Australian Federal Police National Missing Persons Coordination Centre (missingpersons.gov.au). Original profile: https://www.missingpersons.gov.au/search/wa/glenyce-rae-mcgowan
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Having left Carnarvon the pair headed north, arriving at the Nanutarra Roadhouse at about 5pm on 9 December 1975, where they stayed the night. On the morning of Wednesday, 10 December 1975, her friend left to return to Perth, but Glenyce decided to attempt to continue on to Tom Price. That same afternoon Glenyce arranged with a family she had met for a lift the following morning.
Glenyce Rae McGowan last seen
Glenyce Rae McGowan was last seen on this date. The circumstances of her disappearance remain under investigation.
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Glenyce Rae McGowan was reported missing to police. An investigation was launched to determine her whereabouts.
Investigation update: Glenyce's case
During December 1975, Glenyce McGowan set off from Perth to travel to Tom Price to visit a friend.
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Authorities issued a public appeal for anyone with information about Glenyce Rae McGowan's disappearance to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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