**PLEASE NOTE: An image of Rella Gallagher is available on NSW Police Force social media pages**
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from the state's north coast.
Rella Gallagher, aged 12, was last seen leaving her home at Wauchope - approximately 20km west of Port Macquarie - about 8.30pm yesterday (Friday 17 June 2022).
When she failed to contact family or friends, she was reported missing to officers from the Mid North Coast Police District who commenced an investigation into her whereabouts.
Family and police hold serious concerns for Rella due to her young age.
Rella is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 160cm, thin build and dark blonde hair.
She was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, a grey Everlast hooded jumper and dark coloured track pants.
Rella may frequent the Wauchope, Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour areas.
Anyone with information regarding Rella's whereabouts is urged to contact Port Macquarie 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.
