Fears for Mercedes-driving woman Kristel Padget, 38, missing from Toowoomba for almost a week in 'out of character' disappearance

The public is being asked for assistance to locate a woman who has been missing from her south-east Queensland home for a week. 

Kristel Padget, 38, was last seen leaving a property in Warwick St at Harristown, a suburb of Toowoomba, about 8am Sunday. 

She has not been seen or heard from since.

Queensland Police said that early investigations indicate Ms Padget could be in the Gold Coast area. 

She is described as white, about 171cm tall, with a small build, reddish brown hair and hazel eyes.

Police said she could also be driving a 2015 Mercedes Benz A200 with the number plate MERC86.

Serious concerns for her welfare are held by her family and police as she has a medical condition and the behaviour is out of character. 

Anyone with information is urged to contact police via PoliceLink online or on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers, and quote reference QP2401242111. 

Kristel Padget, 38, has not been heard from for a week, sparking concerns from her family

Kristel Padget, 38, has not been heard from for a week, sparking concerns from her family