Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the Newcastle area.
Kaylani Thompson, aged 16, was last seen at a hospital on Lookout Road, New Lambton, about 2pm yesterday (Sunday 1 March 2026).
Unable to be located or contacted since, officers attached to Newcastle City Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Family and police hold concerns for Kaylani's welfare as she requires regular medication.
Kaylani's described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 150-160cm tall, of slim build, with pink/red coloured hair.
She was last seen wearing black tracksuit pants, a white singlet with white and a navy striped cardigan.
Kaylani is believed to frequents the Raymond Terrace and Gosford areas.
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.
