Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 69-year-old woman reported missing from Aitkenvale January 7.

Julie Anderson (pictured) was last sighted at a Shopping Centre on Ross River Road Aitkenvale at 4.30pm.

She is described as Caucasian, around 180cm tall, slim build, grey hair with green eyes.

She was last seen wearing a light-coloured shorts, a grey t-shirt, and sandals.

Police hold serious concerns for her welfare as she has a medical condition, and her disappearance is out of character.

Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to immediately contact police.

MP Townsville 07 January