Police appeal to find missing Punchbowl girl

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from Sydney's south-west.

Ashlea Coleman, aged 15, was last seen at a home in Beauchamp Street, Punchbowl, about 2.30am today (Sunday 20 November 2022).

When family could not locate her on the property or contact her, officers from Campsie Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and family hold serious concerns for Ashlea's welfare due to her age.

She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 155cm tall, of thin build, and with long brown hair.

Ashlea is known to frequent the Bankstown, Riverwood and Punchbowl areas.

Anyone with information on Ashlea's whereabouts is urged to contact Campsie 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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