Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a missing woman from Sydney's south-west.

　　Olia Hatem, aged 64, was last seen in Merrylands West, about 6am last Saturday (16 December 2023).

　　When she was unable to be contacted or located, Olia was reported missing to officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command about 2.45pm yesterday (Sunday 24 December 2023), who commenced inquiries to locate her.

　　Police and family hold serious concerns for Olia's welfare due to her living with a medical condition.

　　Olia is described as being Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, medium build, 170cm and collar length light coloured hair.

　　It is unknown what she maybe wearing.

　　She is known to frequent the Merrylands area.

　　Anyone with information into Olia's whereabouts is urged to contact Granville Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

　　Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.