Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from Sydney's west.
Natasha Gower, aged 14, was last seen leaving a home in Gilbert Street, Colyton, about 12.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 15 March 2023).
When she failed to return home and could not be contacted, officers from Nepean Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries to locate her.
Family and police hold serious concerns for her welfare.
Natasha is described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 150-160cm tall, of thin build, with long dark brown hair and blue eyes.
She was last seen wearing black suit pants and a black crop top and was carrying black Adidas backpack.
Natasha is known to frequent the Colyton, St Marys and Penrith areas.
Anyone who sees Natasha or has any information on her whereabouts is urged to contact 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.