Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Search Under Way For Missing Hunter Valley Teen

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police have launched a search for a teenage girl who's gone missing in the East Maitland area.

16-year-old Dakoda Burns was last seen at Green Hills about 1.00pm yesterday (Tuesday 14 April, 2025) and police and family hold concerns for her welfare as she lives with a number of health issues.

She's described as being of Caucasian appearance, 167cm tall with a solid build and red/brown coloured hair.

Dakoda was last seen wearing a black jumper with the word "Stashouse" in white down the arms, black pants and black sandals with sox.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or Belmont Police Station.

Missing teen Dakoda Burns