Appeal to locate girl missing from Newcastle

Sunday, 15 December 2024 02:50:20 PM

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing person is available via NSW Police Force social media pages.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a missing girl last seen in Newcastle today.

Penelope Lowa, aged 11, was last seen in Newcastle about 12am today (Sunday 15 December 2024).

When she could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Port Stephens/Hunter Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and family hold serious concerns for her welfare due to her young age.

Penelope is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 160cm tall, of thin build, with shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes.

She is known to frequent the Maitland, Newcastle and East Maitland areas.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to call Port Stephens Hunter Police 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.

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