Police appeal to locate teen missing from Lake Macquarie

***PLEASE NOTE: An image of Jessica can be found on NSWPF social media pages.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teen missing from the Lake Macquarie Area.

Jessica Simpson, aged 15, was last seen at a residence on Francis Street, Cardiff South, about 5.30pm on Wednesday 1 June 2022.

Unable to be located since, Jessica was reported missing to officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District, who commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police hold serious concerns for Jessica's welfare due to her age.

Jessica is described as being of Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander appearance, medium build, approximately 170 to 175cm tall, with long black hair and brown eyes.

She is known to utilise public transport and frequent the Bathurst area, as well as the Sydney CBD and surrounding suburbs.

Anyone with information into the whereabouts of Jessica is urged to contact 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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