Police appeal to locate missing Tamworth girl

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager missing near Tamworth.

Dakota Cloake, aged 14, was last seen in West Tamworth on Saturday (12 November 2022) evening.

When she failed to return home and loved ones could not get in contact with her, family reported her missing to Oxley Police District today (Monday 14 November 2022), and officers commenced inquiries.

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

Dakota is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 150cm tall, of thin build, and with brown hair.

Anyone with information on Dakota's whereabouts is urged to contact Tamworth 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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