Alycia Macqueen: Missing Woman Last seen entering water at McCauley’s Beach
Alycia Macqueen Missing: Woman Last Seen Entering Water at McCauley’s Beach – Wollongong, NSW
WOLLONGONG, NSW — Authorities are appealing for public assistance to help locate 28-year-old Alycia Macqueen, who has been reported missing after being last seen entering the water at McCauley’s Beach in Thirroul on Saturday evening, November 1, 2025.
According to NSW Police, Alycia was seen entering the surf near Corbett Avenue around 7:30 p.m. When she failed to resurface and could not be located or contacted, officers from the Wollongong Police District were notified and immediately launched inquiries into her whereabouts.
Family members and police have expressed deep concern for Alycia’s safety, describing her disappearance as completely out of character.
Search Underway at McCauley’s Beach
Emergency services, including local police, surf lifesavers, and marine rescue units, have been actively searching the coastline surrounding McCauley’s Beach, a popular surf and swimming spot north of Wollongong. Crews have been scouring the shoreline and nearby waters as efforts continue to find any trace of the missing woman.
Police have urged local surfers, swimmers, and residents to remain vigilant and to report any potential sightings or relevant information. The public has been asked not to approach the water directly but to contact authorities if anything unusual is seen along the coastline.
Description of Missing Woman
Alycia Macqueen is described as being of Caucasian appearance, medium build, with long dark hair. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing a wetsuit.
Authorities believe Alycia may have entered the water alone and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Family’s Concern and Community Appeal
Alycia’s family and friends are distraught and are pleading with anyone who may have been near McCauley’s Beach on Saturday evening to come forward with information.
“This is very unlike Alycia,” one family friend shared. “She’s loved by everyone who knows her, and we just want her found safe.”
Community members have taken to social media to share Alycia’s photo and details in hopes of spreading awareness and helping police locate her as quickly as possible.
How to Help
Police are urging anyone with information about Alycia Macqueen’s whereabouts to contact Wollongong Police District or Crime Stoppers immediately.
📞 Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000
🌐 Submit information online: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au
All information is treated in strict confidence, and members of the public are reminded not to report tips via NSW Police social media pages.
A Community Hoping for Answers
The disappearance of Alycia Macqueen has shaken the Wollongong and Thirroul communities. As police continue search efforts along McCauley’s Beach, residents remain hopeful that Alycia will be found safe and reunited with her loved ones soon.
Anyone near the Thirroul coastline is encouraged to stay alert and report any possible leads — even the smallest detail could help bring Alycia home.
