Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from the Hunter region.
Shanae Ford, aged 12, was last seen in Abermain, about 2pm on Monday 13 July 2026.
When she could not be contacted or located, officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District were notified yesterday (Tuesday 14 July 2026) and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Shanae's welfare due to her age.
She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 165cm to 170cm tall, of medium build with dark hair and brown eyes.
Shanae is known to frequent the Abermain, Cessnock, Maitland, Rutherford and Lake Macquarie areas.
Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact Cessnock 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
