**PLEASE NOTE an image of Geraldine has been uploaded to all NSW Police social media pages
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the Central Coast.
Geraldine Cassidy, aged 13, was last seen at a school on Bellevue Road, Tumbi Umbi, about 8am yesterday (Tuesday 26 July 2022).
After failing to return home, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes were notified and commenced inquiries to locate her.
Family and police hold concerns for her welfare due to her age.
Geraldine is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, about 135cm – 145cm tall, of thin build, with dark brown hair and brown eyes.
She was last seen wearing a school uniform which consisted of a white shirt, black shorts and carrying a laptop bag.
Anyone with information about Geraldine's whereabouts is urged to contact 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.
