Police Launch Appeal To Find Missing Teenager From East Maitland

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police are asking for our help to find a teenager who's gone missing from East Maitland.

14-year-old Lilly Nelson was last seen in the area at about 3.00pm on Saturday 16 May 2026 and there are concerns for her welfare due to her age.

Lilly is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 175cm tall with a thin build, short black hair and blue eyes.

She was last seen wearing a black zip up top, black singlet and dark cargo shorts.

Lilly may also be wearing a double lobe piercing in both ears.

She's known to frequent the East Maitland and Hamilton areas.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Maitland Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Missing teen Lilly Nelson

 

Appeal Launched To Locate Missing Teenager From Lake Macquarie

 BY IAN CROUCH

Concerns are growing for a teenage girl who's been missing from the Lake Macquarie area since last week.

15-year-old Emma Herival was last seen on Awaba Street at Toronto around 2.00pm last Thursday 25 September, 2025 and police and family have concerns for her welfare due to her age.

She's described as being of Caucasian appearance, around 155cm tall with a thin build, short strawberry blonde hair and brown eyes.

Emma is believed to frequent the Lake Macquarie and Central Coast regions.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Missing teen Emma Hirival

 

Teenage Girl Missing From Muswellbrook

BY JORDAN REGNIS

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager missing from Muswellbrook.

Alea Picket, aged 14, was last seen on Ford Street, Muswellbrook, about 12.30am yesterday (Thursday 10 October 2024).

Police hold concerns for her welfare due to her young age.

Alea is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm-170cm tall, of thin build, with blonde hair brown eyes.

She is known to frequent the Muswellbrook area.

Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact Hunter Valley Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

                                                                           

                                                                     Alea Picket

                                                                

13-Year-Old Boy Missing From Raymond Terrace

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police are asking residents to be on the lookout for a teenage boy missing from Raymond Terrace.

13-year-old Hunter was last seen at 9:00pm on Monday the 18th of December, 2023.

At the time, he was wearing a black T-shirt, black denim shorts, a black cap, and running shoes.

He's described as being of Caucasian appearance, 175cm tall, of a thin build, with a pale complexion, and short, dark brown hair.  

Anyone who's seen him or knows where he may be, is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

13-Year-Old Boy Missing From Kurri Kurri

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from Kurri Kurri. 

13-year-old Ayden Jack was last seen at a home on Lang Street at about 5:30pm on Tuesday the 28th of November, 2023. 

At the time, he was wearing grey shorts and a red, white and blue Fila-branded puffer jacket.

Ayden may be on a pushbike and is known to frequent the Kurri Kurri, Weston and Cessnock areas.

His family and police hold concerns for his welfare due to his age.

Ayden is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of a medium build, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is being urged to contact Cessnock Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

Teenage Girl Missing From Aberglasslyn

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police are asking Hunter residents to be on the lookout for a missing teenage girl. 

13-year-old Evie is missing from her family in Aberglasslyn and was last seen in Rutherford on Monday the 13th of November, 2023, wearing a black hooded jumper and black pants. 

Evie is about 150cm tall, 50kg in weight, and has auburn hair. 

If you've seen her or know where she may be, please call Maitland Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

13-Year-Old Boy Missing From Rutherford

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Port Stephens Hunter Police are appealing for assistance to locate a missing teenage boy. 

13-year-old Bryson was last seen in Rutherford on Friday the 13th of October, 2023. 

He's described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 120 and 130cm tall, of a thin build, with a fair complexion, and hazel-coloured eyes. 

Police say he's not in trouble, but officers and his family would like to know where he is. 

If you know where Bryson is, or can assist in locating him, please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

Missing Central Coast Teen Could Be In The Hunter

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police believe a teenager missing from the Central Coast could be in the Hunter. 

13-year-old Cohen Wentworth-Shields was last seen at the Gosford Railway Station at around 10:00am on Wednesday the 18th of October. 

He was wearing a brown hoodie with 'Red Lips' written on it, a red shirt, black shorts with a white stripe on the side, black Nike shoes, and was carrying a black Nike backpack. 

Cohen is known to frequent the Dungog area. 

Police and his family old serious concerns for his welfare due to his age. 

If you've seen him or known where he is, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.  

Have You Seen 15-Year-Old Emily Garton?

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from the Muswellbrook area.

15-year-old Emily Garton, was last seen at a home on Wollombi Road at Muswellbrook at about 8:30pm on Tuesday the 3rd of October, 2023. 

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 frequents the Rutherford and Maitland areas.

Anyone who has seen Emily or has information on her whereabouts is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Have You Seen 14-Year-Old Tahlia?

BY OLIVIA DILLON

 

Port Stephens Hunter Police are asking residents to be on the lookout for a missing teenager.

14-year-old Tahlia has been reported missing by her family in East Maitland.

She was last seen in Maitland at 6:20pm on Monday the 11th of September, 2023.

Tahlia is described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 160-170cm tall, and 50-60kg in weight, of a thin build, with brown hair, and brown eyes.   

She's not in trouble but police and her family would like to know she is safe.

If you've seen her or know where she is, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

 

 

Teenage Siblings Missing From Rutherford

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Port Stephens Hunter Police are asking local residents to be on the lookout for two missing teenagers from Rutherford.

14-year-old Kelsey and 13-year-old Bryson are siblings and have not been since about 5:00pm on Sunday the 10th of September, 2023.

They are not in trouble, but police need to make sure they are safe.

If you've seen them or know where they are, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000. 

Kelsey

 

Bryson

16-Year-Old Leonard Murphy Missing From Newcastle

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police and the family of a missing teenage boy from Newcastle are concerned for his welfare. 

16-year-old Leonard Murphy was last seen at a Wallsend shopping centre at about 3:30pm on Saturday the 19th of August 2023, wearing a grey jacket, black tracksuit pants, and a white hat.

He's described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 175cm tall, of a slim build, with short brown hair, and brown eyes.

Leonard is known to frequent the Newcastle, Tamworth, Woolloomooloo, and Mt Druitt areas.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Teenager Missing From Raymond Terrace

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Port Stephens Police are asking for help to locate a missing teenage girl. 

15-year-old Cheyanne was last seen in Raymond Terrace at 8:30am on Monday the 21st of August 2023, wearing an Irrawang High School jumper, grey track pants, and black shoes. 

She's described as being Caucasian in appearance, between 180-185cm tall, of a thin build, with a fair complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes.

She's not in trouble but police and her family want to make sure she's safe. 

If you've seen Cheyanne or know where she is, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

Have You Seen 13-Year-Old Mia Dodds?

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police are asking for the public's help to locate a teenage girl missing from Newcastle. 

13-year-old Mia Dodds, was last seen on Turton Road at Waratah, at about 2:50pm yesterday (Wednesday the 17th of August).  

Police and family hold serious concerns for her welfare.

Mia is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 165cm tall, with a medium build, and dark brown hair parted in the middle with a ponytail.

She was last seen wearing black cargo pants, a navy-blue school jumper, and black and white high-top shoes.

Police believe she may have attended the Charlestown Square Shopping Centre at about 4:50pm yesterday, where she changed into grey tights and a black long-sleeve shirt with artwork on the front.

Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.  

Mia Dodds

13-Year-Old Angel Missing From Wallsend

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager missing from the Newcastle area. 

13-year-old Angel Baker, was last seen on Tyrrell Street at Wallsend, at about 1:40pm on Monday the 7th of August.

Police hold serious concerns for her welfare due to her age.

Angel is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 150cm tall, with a thin build, red hair and green/hazel eyes.

She was last seen wearing grey pants, white shoes, and a lavender crop top.

She is known to frequent the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas.

Anyone with information into Angel’s whereabouts is urged to contact Newcastle Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

UPDATE! 13-Year-Old Missing From Raymond Terrace

BY OLIVIA DILLON and IAN CROUCH

Good news!

Kynan has been found safe and well.

Police say the 13-year-old was found at a relative's house at Tenambit at about 11.00pm on Thursday.

EARLIER:

Hunter residents are being asked to be on the lookout for a teenager missing from Raymond Terrace. 

13-year-old Kynan was last seen in Raymond Terrace at 8:30am on Tuesday the 25th of July. 

He's not in trouble, but police and his family need to make contact with him to make sure he's okay. 

Kynan's being described as Caucasian in appearance, about 150-155cm tall, between 45 and 50 kilograms in weight, of a thin build, with red hair and brown eyes. 

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is being asked to contact Raymond Terrace Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

Appeal For Help To Find Teenager Missing From Lake Macquarie

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Lake Macquarie Police are asking for help to locate a missing teenager. 

14-year-old Grace Jackman was last seen on Sunday the 9th of June wearing a black jumper, black jeans, and black converse shoes. 

She is being described as Caucasian in appearance, 160cm tall, with a petite build, shoulder length dark brown hair, and hazel eyes. 

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is being urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on: 1800 333 000.