Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman from Lightning Ridge who went missing near Cobar.

Deanna Bariesheff, aged 44, was last seen in Lighting Ridge, on Monday 16 February 2026.

Police were notified of Deanna’s disappearance yesterday (Saturday 21 February), after her car – a Mitsubishi Challenger with a cracked front headlight and an NSW registration of BZN73P – was located abandoned on Glenwood Road, Gilgunnia about 110km south of Cobar, on Friday 20 February.

Unable to be located or contacted since, officers attached to Central North Police District commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and family have concerns for her welfare as she lives with a medical condition and requires regular medication.

Deanna is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of a thin build, between 150cm – 160cm tall, and with grey hair.

It is not known what Deanna may be wearing.

Police believe Deanna is on foot in bushland around the Mt Hope area; however, she is known to frequent the Lighting Ridge and Walgett areas.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Bourke Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au

Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.