Police Appeal for Missing 14-Year-Old Girl in Newcastle
By Chloe · Published 26 Oct 2026 · Updated 26 Oct 2026
Newcastle, NSW · New South Wales News
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New South Wales Police issued an appeal on Monday for help locating 14-year-old Lilly Nelson, who was last seen in Carrington on Sunday evening.
New South Wales Police issued a public appeal on 26 October 2026 seeking information about the whereabouts of a 14-year-old girl reported missing from Carrington, in Newcastle’s Hunter Region.
Police identified the teenager as Lilly Nelson. She was last seen in Carrington at approximately 6pm on Sunday, 25 October. When she could not be located or contacted, officers from Newcastle City Police District were notified and began inquiries to establish where she might be.
Police said they and her family were concerned for her welfare because of her young age. The appeal asks members of the public to report any information that could assist officers in locating her.
According to the police description, Lilly is approximately 175 centimetres tall, has a thin build, short black hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a short striped shirt, black denim jeans and joggers.
Police said she is known to frequent the Nobbys Beach, Newcastle Beach and Hamilton areas. They also noted that she is known to travel to Sydney, meaning information from people outside Carrington could also be relevant to the search.
Officers are seeking information about her movements after she was last seen and any sightings that may help establish her current location. Members of the public who believe they have seen her or have information relevant to the inquiry are encouraged to contact authorities directly.
Missing-person appeals are used to bring cases to public attention and encourage people who may have useful information to come forward. Even seemingly minor details about a person's movements or a possible sighting may assist investigators in checking leads.
Police have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit information through the official Crime Stoppers website. Information can be provided confidentially.
Authorities have not publicly confirmed the circumstances behind Lilly’s disappearance in the appeal. The police statement focuses on locating her and addressing concerns for her welfare rather than suggesting that a crime has occurred.
The appeal was published on the morning of 26 October 2026. Police inquiries were continuing at the time of the statement, and anyone with relevant information was asked to contact investigators rather than post information on police social media pages.
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New South Wales Police issued a public appeal on 26 October 2026 seeking information about the whereabouts of a 14-year-old girl reported missing from Carrington, in Newcastle’s Hunter Region.
Police identified the teenager as Lilly Nelson. She was last seen in Carrington at approximately 6pm on Sunday, 25 October. When she could not be located or contacted, officers from Newcastle City Police District were notified and began inquiries to establish where she might be.
Police said they and her family were concerned for her welfare because of her young age. The appeal asks members of the public to report any information that could assist officers in locating her.
According to the police description, Lilly is approximately 175 centimetres tall, has a thin build, short black hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a short striped shirt, black denim jeans and joggers.
Police said she is known to frequent the Nobbys Beach, Newcastle Beach and Hamilton areas. They also noted that she is known to travel to Sydney, meaning information from people outside Carrington could also be relevant to the search.
Officers are seeking information about her movements after she was last seen and any sightings that may help establish her current location. Members of the public who believe they have seen her or have information relevant to the inquiry are encouraged to contact authorities directly.
Missing-person appeals are used to bring cases to public attention and encourage people who may have useful information to come forward. Even seemingly minor details about a person's movements or a possible sighting may assist investigators in checking leads.
Police have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit information through the official Crime Stoppers website. Information can be provided confidentially.
Authorities have not publicly confirmed the circumstances behind Lilly’s disappearance in the appeal. The police statement focuses on locating her and addressing concerns for her welfare rather than suggesting that a crime has occurred.
The appeal was published on the morning of 26 October 2026. Police inquiries were continuing at the time of the statement, and anyone with relevant information was asked to contact investigators rather than post information on police social media pages.
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