Police are appealing for information to locate a girl missing from Sydney's west.
Awein Arou, aged 12, was last seen leaving a school in Kemps Creek about 3pm yesterday (Friday 8 September 2023).
When she failed to contact her family and could not be located, Awein was reported missing to officers from Nepean Police Area Command about 8pm today (Saturday 9 September 2023) who have immediately commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police and family hold serious concerns for her welfare due to her young age.
Awin is described as being of African appearance, about 150cm tall, slim build and has dark hair in braids.
She was last seen wearing a school uniform consisting of a red and blue coloured jumper, black shirt and dark blue pants.
It is unknown what areas she may frequent.
Police are urging anyone who may sight Awein or has any information about her whereabouts to contact St Marys Police Station, Triple Zero, 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
