Appeal to locate teenage girl missing from Paxton

Thursday, 04 April 2024 01:18:35 PM

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

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing form Hunter region.

Sophia Holden, aged 15, was last seen at an address on Frances Street Paxton, about 3pm on Tuesday 2 April 2024.

When she was unable to be located, officers from Hunter Valley Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

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

Sophia is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160cm-165cm tall, of thin build, with brown hair and blue eyes.

She is known to frequent the Newcastle and Esk in Queensland areas.

Anyone who may have seen Sophia is urged to contact nearest 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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