Appeal to locate missing teenage girl - Hunter

Sunday, 24 March 2024 10:58:21 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 Hunter.

Charntae Lesslie, aged 17, was last seen at Windale, on Monday 11 March 2024.

When she didn’t return home and was unable to be located, Charntae was reported missing to officers attached to Port Stephens Hunter Police Command, who commenced inquiries to locate her.

Police hold concerns for Charntae’s welfare due to her age.

Charntae is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, of solid build, approximately 170cm tall, with shoulder length black hair.

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

Anyone with information in relation to Charntae’s whereabouts is urged to contact 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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