Canberra police seek public help to find missing Monash woman Carmen Johnson
Police search for missing Canberra woman Carmen Johnson

Authorities in the Australian Capital Territory have launched a public appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of a woman who has been missing from Canberra's south for two days.

Serious concerns for welfare

ACT Policing confirmed they hold significant fears for the safety and wellbeing of 49-year-old Carmen Johnson. Her family shares these grave concerns. Johnson was last seen at a residence in the suburb of Monash on the morning of Monday, December 22. There has been no contact with her since that time.

Description and vehicle details

Police have released a detailed description of the missing woman to assist the public. Carmen Johnson is described as:

  • Caucasian in appearance.
  • Approximately 170 centimetres tall (5 feet 5 inches).
  • With a slim build, brown shoulder-length hair and hazel eyes.

Investigators believe she may be travelling in a white 2023 Mazda CX-5 SUV. The vehicle bears the ACT registration plate YRC44L.

Public assistance urgently requested

ACT Policing is urging anyone across the Canberra region or beyond who may have seen Carmen Johnson or her distinctive white Mazda to come forward immediately. They are particularly interested in any dashcam footage or information from the Monash area or major travel routes since Monday morning.

Anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is asked to contact ACT Policing on 131 444. Information can be provided anonymously. The public's help is considered crucial in ensuring Carmen's safe return.