NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from Queanbeyan.

Cristy Holder, aged 40, was last spoken to about 5pm yesterday, Friday 26 May.

When she could not be contacted or located, officers attached to Monaro Police District commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police hold serious concerns for her welfare.

Cristy is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall with heavy build and blonde hair.

Cristy is known to frequent Queanbeyan, and is believed to have been in the vicinity of Fyshwick, ACT last night, Friday 26 May.

Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

NSW Police urges anyone with information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. Police remind the public not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.