Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from Newcastle area.
Mercedes Sievers, aged 12, was last seen in Kotara area, about 8pm yesterday (Sunday 15 September 2024).
When she failed to return home and 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 to her age.
Mercedes is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 150cm tall, of medium build, with dark long hair and green eyes.
She was last seen wearing a black jumper, grey shorts and Nike shoes.
She is known to frequent the Newcastle, Cameron Park, Toronto, Glendale, and Charlestown 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.
