Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the Hunter region.
Starleigh Bates, aged 14, was last seen about 9am on Cary Street, Toronto on Thursday 26 June 2025.
When Starleigh could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were contacted today (Monday 30 June 2025) and commenced inquiries to locate her.
Police and family hold concerns for Starleigh's welfare due to her age.
Starleigh is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 155cm tall, of medium build, with red/brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black tracksuit pants.
Starleigh is known to frequent Toronto, Wallsend, Woodbury, Stockton and Metford areas.
Anyone with information 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.
