Please note: An image of the missing person will be shared on NSW Police Force social media sites.
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the state's north.
Kiriora "Ocean" Houia-Wallace, aged 15, was last seen on Fraser Parade, Charlestown on Friday 15 August 2025.
When she could not be contacted or located, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District were notified on Wednesday (27 August 2025) and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police have concerns for her welfare due to her age.
Kiriora is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, about 155cm tall, with thin build, brown hair, and brown eyes.
She is known to frequent the Gateshead shopping centre, Newcastle, Central Coast, Long Jetty, The Entrance and Wyong areas, and known to use public transport.
Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to call 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
