The family of a missing Ballarat woman has launched a heartfelt plea to see her found safe and sound.
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Fifty-four-year-old Dianne Stevens, from Brown Hill, went missing on Friday, November 6 and hasn’t been seen since.
In a letter to The Courier on Wednesday, Ms Stevens’ husband Gary, alongside her children, mother, sister and brother, urged their relative to make contact with the family or police officials if possible.
“(This is) a heartfelt plea to Di from your husband, children, your mum, sister and brother,” the letter read.
“We know that you must have needed time out.
"But we are so sick with worry that we just need to know that you are safe just some type of contact to let us know.
“Family members and friends are also very concerned and want you to come home as we desperately do as well.
"Please never doubt our love for you.
“We just want you back.”
Ms Stevens will have been missing for 13 days by Thursday, with police confirming there had been no updates for her search on Wednesday afternoon.
Ms Stevens was last seen leaving her home on Hillview Road at 10am on the date in question and has not been seen since.
She left in a green Rav 4 wagon with a TNA 323 registration plate.
She was also carrying an overnight bag and has failed to attend appointments.
Police and Ms Stevens’ friends and family hold concerns for her welfare, as the behavior is out of character.
Investigators believe she may frequent the Daylesford and St Arnaud areas.
An image of Ms Stevens has been released in the hope that someone may have information on her current whereabouts.
She is described as Caucasian in appearance with short brown hair and a solid build.
Anyone with information on Ms Stevens’ whereabouts is urged to contact the Ballarat Police Station on 5336 6000.