Police appeal to locate missing teenage girl at Blue Mountains

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a teenage girl missing from the Blue Mountains.

Crystal Collins, aged 13, was last seen at a bus stop on Goldsmith Place, outside Katoomba Railway Station, about 4pm today (Wednesday 22 March 2022).

When she didn't return home as planned, Crystal was reported missing to Blue Mountains Police Area Command who commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for Crystal's welfare due to her age.

Crystal is described as being of Caucasian appearance, thin build, about 150cm tall, with sandy blonde hair. She was last seen wearing black track pants with white writing, a navy on light blue shirt and a green 'Nike' backpack.

She is known to frequent the Katoomba, Wentworth Falls and Campsie areas.

Anyone with information on Crystal's whereabouts is urged to contact 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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