Lorraine Kessey
Lorraine Kessey, a 21-year-old female, was last seen on 16 Dec 1977 in Western Australia. Described as having 160cm tall, slim build, red hair, green eyes.
Lorraine Kessey, a female aged 21, was last seen on 16 Dec 1977 in Western Australia. This case remains unsolved and the investigation is ongoing.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Gender: Female. Current age (if alive): 69. Height: 160cm. Build: Slim. Hair: Red. Eyes: Green. Complexion: Fair.
CIRCUMSTANCES At 11.45pm on the evening of Friday, 16 December 1977, Lorraine Kessey and a girlfriend left the Black Forest Tavern, Albany Hwy, Victoria Park and hitched a lift to a house in Thomas Street, Cannington.Lorraine left the Thomas Street house in the early hours of the following morning, 17 December 1977, intending to hitch a lift to her home in Maddington. She did not reach her home and was later reported as a missing person.Information received after a public appeal revealed Lorraine was last seen near the Carousel Shopping Centre on Albany Hwy, Cannington.If you have information that may assist police to locate Lorraine 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/lorraine-kessey
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At 11.45pm on the evening of Friday, 16 December 1977, Lorraine Kessey and a girlfriend left the Black Forest Tavern, Albany Hwy, Victoria Park and hitched a lift to a house in Thomas Street, Cannington. Lorraine left the Thomas Street house in the early hours of the following morning, 17 December 1977, intending to hitch a lift to her home in Maddington.
Lorraine Kessey last seen
Lorraine Kessey was last seen on this date. The circumstances of her disappearance remain under investigation.
Lorraine Kessey reported missing
Lorraine Kessey was reported missing to police. An investigation was launched to determine her whereabouts.
Public appeal for information
Authorities issued a public appeal for anyone with information about Lorraine Kessey's disappearance to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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