Police search for Estonian backpacker Pirjo Kukk missing at Cronulla beach
From: AAP | July 01, 2010 12:22PM
POLICE have released the name of an Estonian backpacker who has gone missing from a Sydney beach.
The belongings of Pirjo Kukk, 28, were found by lifeguards on Elouera Beach at Cronulla in the city's south yesterday.
Ms Kukk, who had been camping at the beach, has not been seen since Tuesday.
This morning an air, land and sea search between Kurnell and Port Hacking was under way.
"We are looking at a number of scenarios, including that Pirjo left the beach and is now unaware that we are trying to find her," Acting Superintendent Jenny Hayes said in a statement.
"There is also the possibility that she has gone for a walk or swim and got into difficulty or that she might have met with foul play."
The missing backpacker's family is being kept up to date with the search, Supt Hayes said.
Ms Kukk has a light complexion, with short and straight blonde hair, and is of a slim build.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
