Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a teenage girl missing from the Lake Macquarie region.
Taylah Douglas, age 15, was last seen about 4am yesterday (Saturday 23 May 2026) on Shelley Street in Toronto.
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Family and police hold concerns for Taylah's welfare due to her age.
Taylah is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, of slim build with brown and red hair.
She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with text on the front, black shorts, grey tracksuit pants, and black sneakers.
Taylah is known to frequent the Dora Creek, Cessnock, and Kurri Kurri areas.
Anyone with information about Taylah's whereabouts is urged to contact Lake Macquarie Police District 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.
