Appeal for missing woman - Rutherford

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a woman missing from the state's Hunter region.

Zharnee Mitchelmore, aged 18 was last seen about 6pm on Sunday 13 February 2022 at Fagans Parade, Rutherford.

When she did not return home, carers contacted police and officers attached to Port Stephens – Hunter Police District commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police hold serious concerns for her welfare as she lives with an intellectual disability.

Zharnee is described as being of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander appearance, 160cm tall, of solid build, with brown hair and brown eyes.

She is known to frequent the Rutherford and Morpeth areas.

Anyone with information regarding Zharnee's whereabouts is urged to contact Raymond Terrace Police Station 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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