Mystery woman left at Queensland hospital indicates she knows who she is, police close case

An elderly woman left alone at a Sunshine Coast hospital in a frail and disoriented state has indicated she knows who she is.

After a month-long mystery, the woman indicated to police late yesterday she knows her identity but does not want to reveal it.

"The woman recently began speaking with police and has clearly indicated she is aware of her identity and does not wish to disclose this information for personal reasons," Queensland Police said in a statement.

The woman was dropped off at Nambour Hospital on September 6, sparking a call from police for relatives or friends to come forward.

They were also calling to speak to a man seen on CCTV footage leaving her outside the hospital.

Police later confirmed they had spoken to the man, a stranger who they believe dropped the woman off after finding her disoriented and distressed in the hinterland town of Mooloolah.

Some Moololah locals told 9News last week they had never seen the woman in the tiny town of 3000 before.

"Been here a decade and I've honestly never seen her," butcher Dean Hume said.

"I couldn't foresee anyone not wanting to look after their own blood," the IGA's Diana Van Jole said.

"It's just gut-wrenching."

In an update released last night, police said they were no longer investigating the incident because there was no evidence of a crime having been committed.

"For this reason, police are requesting the public and the media respect the woman's privacy, as per her request," the police statement read.

The woman has been left in the care of Queensland Health.