Samantha Heberlein, a 33-year-old woman who was reported missing by her family due to concerns about her well-being, has been located safe and sound in North Melbourne after nearly a week of being missing. Her family alerted the police when she failed to reach her Point Cook home after her SUV broke down on the Princes Highway near Tamboon in far East Gippsland.
Police investigations revealed that Samantha potentially hitchhiked to Bairnsdale and later caught a train to the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Fortunately, she was captured on CCTV footage at a shopping center in Mount Waverley, further aiding in narrowing down her whereabouts.
The police expressed gratitude to the public for their assistance in locating Samantha. Her family and friends are relieved to have her back and are grateful for the support received during this challenging time.