Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from the Muswellbrook area.
Emily Garton, aged 15, was last seen at a home on Wollombi Road, Muswellbrook, about 8.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 3 October 2023).
When she could not be located or contacted, officers from Hunter Valley Police District were notified and commenced inquiries to locate her.
Police hold serious concerns for her welfare due to her age.
Emily is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, of a solid build, with brown hair and brown eyes.
She was last seen wearing a pink crop top, blue denim jeans, and black and red joggers.
Emily is known to utilise public transport and is known to frequent the Rutherford and Maitland areas.
Anyone who has seen Emily or has information of 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.