Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the Newcastle region.
Lara Sutton, aged 12, was last seen at a public pool on Durham Road, Lambton, about 11.30am on Thursday (3 October 2024).
When she could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Newcastle City Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for her welfare due her age.
Lara is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 160cm-165cm tall, thin build, with brown hair and blue eyes.
She is known to frequent the Waratah West, Woodrising and Toronto areas.
Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact Newcastle City Police District 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.
