Jill Sowry (Pauline’s sister), Jason Lawrence (Pauline’s son), Simon Sowry (Pauline’s brother) and Michelle Jones (Pauline’s sister) joined Acting Assistant Commissioner Southern Region Superintendent Darren Brand to plea for anyone with information about Pauline Sowry’s 1993 disappearance to come forward. Photo: NSW Police.
Do you know what happened to Pauline Sowry after she was last seen by her family in the northern suburbs of Wollongong in 1993?
The NSW Police Force has announced a $500,000 reward for information into her suspicious disappearance more than 30 years ago.
Pauline’s son Jason Lawrence hopes the reward will prompt someone who knows something to come forward.
“Mum has missed the birth of her five grandchildren and my niece,” Jason said.
“There is a lot of happy memories that she has missed in the past 30 years, and we want to bring her home, or know what happened to her.
“My family and I plead with the public, if you have any information, to please come forward and give our family answers.”
The last confirmed sighting of Pauline, also known as Pauline Lawrence by marriage, then aged 49, was by family in the northern suburbs of Wollongong in December 1993.
Pauline Sowry has been missing since 1993 – now, NSW Police have announced a $500,000 reward for information about her disappearance. Photo: NSW Police.
Despite extensive investigations since, her whereabouts remain unknown.
In 2008, a coronial inquest found that Pauline had died, most likely after an unconfirmed sighting in 1994.
Strike Force Anthea was established in 2022 to re-examine the circumstances surrounding Pauline’s disappearance.
To assist with ongoing investigations, the Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley announced the $500,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance or death of Pauline Sowry.
“NSW Police are so committed to finding answers for Pauline Sowry’s family and I hope this reward goes a long way in bringing forward more information,” Minister Catley said.
“If you know something, there are now 500,000 more reasons to contact police.”
Pauline Sowry. Photo: NSW Police.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Southern Region Darren Brand said he hoped the reward announcement would lead to a breakthrough in the investigation.
“We believe there are people in the community who know exactly what happened to Pauline,” he said.
“Maybe their personal circumstances have changed and they’re now in a position to come forward and provide that crucial piece of information we need to find Pauline.
“It is never too late to provide police with information and give Pauline’s family answers about what happened to their beloved mother, wife and daughter.”
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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