Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the state's Hunter region.
Lailah Russell, aged 13, was last seen in Newcastle about 6pm yesterday (Thursday 16 October 2025).
When she could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Newcastle City Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
There are serious concerns for Lailah's welfare due to her young age.
Lailah is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 160cm, thin build with long light brown hair
She was last seen wearing a black hooded jumper, black shorts and white sneakers.
Lailah is known to frequent the Newcastle, Muswellbrook and Singleton areas.
Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact Newcastle City 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.
