Police have located the body of a woman who went missing from Rathmines yesterday.

The 69-year-old woman was reported missing at 9pm (Friday 18 December 2015), after missing several appointments.

Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Local Area Command commenced searches of the area.

Just after 4pm today (Saturday 19 December 2015), the woman was located deceased in bushland in Rathmines.

Initial inquiries have led police to believe her death is not suspicious.

Police thank the public and media for their assistance.