Police Seek Missing Teen in Sydney's West

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from Sydney's west.

Lilly-Anna Bateman, aged 14, was last seen on White Place, Rooty Hill, about 3.30pm today (Tuesday 23 September 2025).

When she was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Parramatta Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for her welfare given her age.

Lilly-Anna is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, with a medium build, and short brown hair.

She was last seen wearing a black jumper, and black shorts.

Lilly-Anna is known to frequent the Penrith, Blacktown, Seven Hills, Toongabbie, and Parramatta areas, and uses public transport.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact Parramatta Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact police or 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.

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