Police appeal to find missing girl - Tweed Heads West

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing on the state's Far North Coast.

Aaliyah Winnett, aged 12, was last seen leaving a home on Blue Waters Crescent, Tweed Heads West, on Tuesday 7 July 2020.

Family members have been in contact via mobile phone since then, however, when she didn't return home, she was reported missing to officers from Tweed/Byron Police District last Thursday (16 July 2020) who commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and family have concerns for her welfare.

Aaliyah is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, between 150 and 160cm tall, of thin build, with long brown hair and green eyes.

She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black jumper with a grey pattern, grey tracksuit pants with a red/blue stripe and black 'Vans' sneakers.

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.

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