Police appeal to locate teen missing from South Penrith

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teen missing from Sydney's west.

Chrystal Pappas, aged 15, was last seen when she left her home on Hilliger Road, South Penrith, to walk her dog about 7.30am today (Monday 31 January 2022).

After failing to return home, Chrystal was reported missing to officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command who commenced inquiries to locate her.

Family and police hold concerns for her welfare due to her age.

She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of medium build, with shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes.

Chrystal was wearing a black Atlanta Hawks basketball jersey with the name 'Young' and number 11 on the back, denim shorts and white basketball shoes.

She was walking a blonde Labrador.

Anyone with information about Chrystal's whereabouts is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about or dashcam footage of 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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