After extensive searching since late week a young woman from Pakenham named Peta has been found deceased.
The 28-year-old’s body was found on Saturday 20 July and police are treating the death as non-suspicious.
Peta had been reported missing and was last seen at about 11pm on Wednesday 17 July in Eastbourne Crescent in Pakenham and it is understood she travelled to Lysterfield in the early hours of Thursday 18 July.
Police had located her vehicle and mobile phone in Lysterfield on that Thursday afternoon and appealed for public assistance as they continued to search the vicinity of Lysterfield Lake.
Mounted branch, the dog squad, uniform officers and SES searched the surrounding area with assistance from marine units, search and rescue and air wing.
Police and family initially had concerns for Peta’s welfare due to her health conditions and the length of time she was missing.
Police will now prepare report for the coroner.
