An urgent public appeal has been issued by police in Townsville, North Queensland, for information regarding a 16-year-old girl who vanished five days ago. The teenager, who resides in the suburb of Douglas, was last in contact with her family on Thursday, July 9. She has not been seen or heard from since and was officially reported missing to police on Monday.
Authorities have expressed concern for her welfare due to her age. The missing girl is described as being approximately 150 cm tall, with a fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, and a nose piercing.
Police are urging anyone who may have seen the girl or has any information about her current whereabouts to contact Policelink on 131 444.