Police appeal to locate teen missing from Albury area

**PLEASE NOTE: An image of Jorga Burnes will be uploaded to NSWPF social media pages

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager missing from the state's Murray River district.

Jorga Burnes, aged 14, was last seen at a home on Twin Court, Lavington, about 3pm yesterday (Friday 7 October 2022).

Unable to be located since, family reported her missing to officers attached to the Murray River Police District, who commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and family have serious concerns for her welfare due to her disappearance being out of character, as well as her young age.

Jorga is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, approximately 150 to 155cm tall, of medium build, and with long dark hair. She was last seen wearing a dark 'Chicago Bulls' jumper and black leggings.

Anyone with information into Jorga's whereabouts is urged to contact Albury 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.

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