Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from Sydney's south.
Ashleigh Afele, aged 13, was last seen in Peakhurst, about 6.30am today (Wednesday 28 October 2026).
When she was unable to located or contacted, officers attached to St George Police Area Command were notified and immediately commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police hold serious concerns for Ashleigh's welfare due to her age.
She is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, about 150cm tall, of slim build, with long brown hair and brown eyes.
Ashleigh was last seen wearing school uniform – white shirt with school logo, skirt or black bike shorts.
She is known to frequent the Kingsgrove, Hurstville, Miranda, St George and Sutherland shire areas and uses the train network.
Anyone with information on Ashleigh's whereabout is urged to contact St George 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.
