There are reports of a “major search” near the summit of Dome Valley, near Warkworth, with one motorist reporting she saw over a dozen officers searching a home. 

Motorists posted on social media that police had “completely blocked off the road” along SH1 and traffic was at a “complete standstill”. 

A woman contacted the Herald and reported seeing “10-15 police cars and what looked like detectives all searching the area by a house”. 

Police have been approached for comment. 

According to Google Maps, northbound traffic is jammed for about 1km.