Sudden death investigation, Mackay

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Mackay Criminal Investigation Branch detectives are appealing for public assistance as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman found in Mackay yesterday, 15 September.

Emergency services were called just after 8am after a member of the public located the deceased, 31-year-old Payge Leembruggen near Mackay Harbour North Wall.

Investigations into the circumstances and cause of her death are ongoing.

Payge was last seen at a hair salon on Celeber Drive in Andergrove at approximately 8:55am on 11 September.

Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen Payge between 11 September and 15 September, or who may have information that could assist the investigation.

Payge is described as Caucasian, approximately 178cm, with brown hair. She was last seen wearing a white top, bright red trousers and a red bow in her hair.

Anyone with information that can assist with investigations is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting .

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers . Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au .

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