Police appeal to locate teenager missing from south Wollongong

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing teenager will be posted to the NSW Police Force social media pages.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager missing from south Wollongong.

Leticia Lipton-Bloomfield, aged 15, was last seen at her home on Gilba Road, Koonawarra, about 11.30pm last night (Thursday 17 February 2022).

When she could not be located, Leticia was reported missing to officers from Lake Illawarra Police District, who commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for Leticia's welfare due to her young age.

Leticia is described as being about 165cm to 170cm tall, of slim build, with long curly hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing black tights, a 'tank' top and black and white high-top shoes.

Anyone who may have seen Leticia or has information on her 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.

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