'We need you': Family's plea for Queensland mum missing in South Australia
The urgent search for a missing mother-of-three continues in South Australia, with emergency services expanding the search area.
Julie, who is from Queensland, was last seen about 5pm on Sunday May 7 in Streaky Bay after disappearing while on holiday with her husband in the state's Eyre Peninsula.
The search area has now been expanded to the area surrounding Streaky Bay airport after an exhaustive search of the town.
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Queensland woman Julie has been missing in South Australia for days. SA Police
The 48-year-old is described as about 170cm tall with dark shoulder-length hair.
She was last seen wearing jeans, a blue striped top with a star in the middle and light-coloured boots.
Julie's brother has journeyed from Queensland to Streaky Bay to help with the search and concerns for her welfare grow.
"It is pretty tough," Todd told 9News yesterday.
"The family is doing the best they can, trying to stay positive under the circumstances."
He said she has never disappeared before without explanation.
"Julie, if you're watching this, please come back. We love you and need you home," he said.
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A photo supplied by her family of Julie and husband Clifford. Supplied
Police did receive a report that Julie may have been spotted hitchhiking in Streaky Bay however that has been discounted as a sighting.
"We are looking for anyone especially who was driving around or in or through Streaky Bay on Sunday evening who may have dashcam footage," Superintendent Paul Bahr said yesterday.
"We would especially be very keen to look at that footage."
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SA Police's Mounted Operations Unit is in Streaky Bay to assist in the search. SA Police
Multiple emergency crews have carried out extensive air and land searches around Streaky Bay and surrounding areas.
The search was called off late on Wednesday night and started again at first light this morning.
Anyone who sees Julie or knows where she is should contact police.
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