Appeal to locate teenager missing from Wollongong

Friday, 07 November 2025 02:29:22 AM

Please note: An image of the missing person is available on NSW Police Force social media sites.

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

Sophie Lyons, aged 12, was last seen on Crown Street, Wollongong, about 6.15pm yesterday (Thursday 6 November 2025).

Officers attached to Wollongong Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

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

Sophie is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 150cm – 155cm tall, of large build, with long brown/red hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, grey pants and blue joggers.

Sophie is believed to be frequent the Wollongong and Sydney’s CBD areas.

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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