Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the Lake Illawarra region.
Sophia Pro-Whitfield, aged 13, was last seen at a shopping centre in Shellharbour about 8pm yesterday (Thursday 16 October 2025).
When she could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District Police were contacted and commenced inquiries to locate her.
Police hold concerns for Sophia's welfare due to her age.
Sophia is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160cm tall, of a thin build, with an olive complexion, and dyed red hair.
She was last seen wearing a long-sleeved camouflaged top and khaki pants.
Sophia is known to frequent the Shellharbour and Dapto area.
Anyone who has information on Sophia's whereabouts are urged to contact Lake Illawarra 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.
