Appeal to locate woman missing from South Kempsey

Wednesday, 12 November 2025 08:56:52 AM

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

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from the state’s north.

Natarleigha Clarke, aged 29, was last seen on West Street, South Kempsey, about 7pm on Saturday 8 November 2025.

Officers attached to the Mid North Coast Police District were notified on Sunday 9 November 2025 and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for Natarleigha’s welfare.

Natarleigha is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 170cm tall, of thin build, with long dark hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen carrying a brown handbag and a dark backpack.

Inquiries established she has a tattoo, which reads “Family” on one of her forearms.

Natarleigha is believed to frequent the Kempsey and Newcastle areas.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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