UPDATE: Police issued a statement on Sunday afternoon saying the 20-year-old woman had been located.
"Following inquiries and a public appeal, the woman was located about 1pm today (Sunday 14 September 2021)," police said.
"Police would like to thank the media and community for their assistance."
EARLIER: POLICE are appealing for community assistance to locate a woman missing from the Hunter Region.
The woman, aged 20, was reported missing when she failed to return to her home on Moore Close, Singleton on Saturday.
She was last seen in the Singleton area around 8pm on Friday and has not been seen or heard from since.
Police and family hold concern for her welfare due to the disappearance being out of character.
Annie is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160cms tall, of medium build, with brown hair and brown eyes.
She was last seen wearing a white striped t-shirt, dark pants and black shoes, carrying a jacket and black backpack.
Anyone who may have information on Annie's whereabouts is urged to contact Singleton police station on 6578 7499 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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