Appeal to locate teenage girl missing from Newcastle

Friday, 03 January 2025 05:35:19 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 teenage girl missing from the Newcastle area.

Serena-Rose Mallia, aged 15, was last seen in Blackhill about 3pm on Tuesday (31 December 2024).

When she could not be located or contacted, officers attached to the Newcastle City Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for Serena’s welfare due to her age.

She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 155cm tall, of medium build and brown hair with blonde highlights.

Police believe Serena-Rose may be in the Balmain area in Sydney’s inner west.

Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to call Newcastle 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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