Update 2: Search, Thornton Beach

The search for a woman reported missing at Thornton Beach on Sunday night continues this morning.

A 46-year-old New South Wales woman is believed to have been taken by a crocodile whilst swimming with a 47-year-old woman around 10.30pm on Sunday night.

Police, the State Emergency Service and officers from the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) will take part in the search today.

There are no plans for a media conference at Thornton Beach today.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.