Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from the Sutherland area.
Scarlett Croston, aged 16, was last seen on Turrella Road, Yarrawarrah, about 2.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 10 October 2023).
When she could not be located, officers attached to Sutherland Shire Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police and family hold serious concerns for her welfare.
Scarlett is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall with a slim build, red hair, brown eyebrows, and dermal piercings on both cheekbones.
She was last seen wearing black pants, and carrying a small black backpack.
Police believe Scarlett may be travelling toward the Lake Illawarra area.
Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
