Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a young girl missing from the states Hunter Valley region.
Penelope Lowa, aged 11, was last seen in East Maitland, about 7pm yesterday (Wednesday 23 April 2025).
When she was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were notified, and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Penelope's welfare due to her young age.
Penelope is described as Caucasian appearance, 170cm tall, of thin build and dark brown shoulder length hair.
It is not known what she was is wearing.
Penelope is known to frequent the East Maitland, Maitland, Newcastle and Sydney CBD areas.
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.
