NSW police are investigating the possibility the husband of the woman, who was found in Pymble, has fled to China with two children

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The body of a woman has been found in a freezer in a unit on Sydney’s upper north shore.

Police officers discovered the body of the woman, believed to be in her 30s, after forcing their way into a unit in Pymble on Wednesday morning.

“A crime scene has been established which will be examined by specialist forensic officers,” a police spokesperson said in a statement.

NSW police confirmed to Guardian Australia they are investigating the possibility the woman’s husband has fled to China with two children.

Emergency services were called to the unit on Bobbin Head Road about 10am on Wednesday after a friend became concerned for the woman’s welfare.

Detectives are investigating, and a post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the cause of death.