Toowoomba’s missing faces
MORE than 100 people go missing in Australia each day, with some never seen from again.
Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll said 53,000 people had been reported missing in 2021.
“There are many reasons why people go missing, and while thankfully most of those reported to us are located quickly, we never forget those whose whereabouts remains unknown and the devastating impact this has on family and friends,” Commissioner Carroll said.
“It is estimated that for every missing person reported to police, at least 12 people are affected.”
The Chronicle has taken a look at the missing persons from the Darling Downs district.
Traie Olsen
Traie Olsen, 50 has been missing from Toowoomba since mid-February 2022.
She was last seen at a Bridge Street, Newtown petrol station, around 1am on Thursday, February 17, refuelling her silver 2004 Mazda hatchback with Queensland registration 456DC8.
The vehicle was later abandoned and wedged in a ditch on a 4WD track on Gittins Road, Withcott.
Ms Olson is described as caucasian, 165cm tall, slight build with black hair and brown eyes.
Elisha Carrington
TWENTY-TWO-YEAROLD Elisha Carrington was reportedly last seen by family and was reported missing on August 1, 1997.
Also known as Allisha or Elly, Elisha is transgender and was originally known as Alan Ticehurst, but as a child was also called Burt.
Ms Carrington, of First Nations ethnicity, was last seen in the Laidley area and was believed to be possibly
going to Darwin.
She has been described as tanned, 180cm tall, slim build with brown hair and hazel eyes.
She has a small Egyptian Ankh tattoo on the front of her neck off to the right in black, and a red love heart tattoo with a banner with the
script “Mum” on her bicep.
Anyone with information on any missing person can report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers online or on 1800 333 000.