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Human remains have been found on the Mornington Peninsula during a search for missing Melbourne woman Maryam Hamka.
Police said the human remains were found about 10.30am in bushland off Rogers Road during a search in the Cape Schanck area.
The remains have not yet been formally identified, police said, but they are believed to belong to Hamka.
“Missing Persons Squad detectives have located what appear to be human remains as part of their ongoing investigation into the suspicious disappearance of Maryam Hamka,” police said.
Police previously conducted searches of the Cape Schanck area last month.
The area is located about 100km from Melbourne.
Hamka was last seen leaving a Woolworths store in Albert Street in Brunswick at 5.30pm on April 10, 2021.
She was reported missing to police five days later, sparking an investigation into her whereabouts.
She was reported missing to police five days later, sparking an investigation into her whereabouts.
Toby Loughnane is accused of murdering his former girlfriend inside his Brighton home.
Loughnane is yet to face trial.
Assistant Commissioner Mick Frewen said officers worked under “very difficult and trying conditions” to provide the family with answers.
“Our heartfelt thoughts are with Maryam’s family and friends. The past two years have been an incredibly difficult time for them and their grief remains as raw as ever,” he said.
“The investigative efforts by the Missing Persons Squad, Crime Command and other members of Victoria Police have been tireless and extraordinary.
“We know this has been an incredibly difficult and traumatic time for them. We hope that this will bring the closure they need and Maryam can finally be laid to rest.”
Police said the coroner had been advised and a post mortem will occur in due course.
