Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from central west NSW.
Shayla Handcock, aged 14, was last seen in Parkes about 4am on Thursday 12 March 2026.
When she was unable to be located or contacted she was reported missing to officers from Central West Police District who commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Shayla's welfare due to her young age.
Shayla is described as being of Caucasian appearance, medium build, 165cm, freckled complexion and long brown hair.
She was last seen wearing a bright yellow hooded jumper.
Shayla is known to frequent the Parkes area.
Anyone with information into Shayla's whereabouts is urged to contact Parkes 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
