Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl reported missing near Newcastle.
Shayarnika Brown, aged 13, was last seen at a home on Sandgate Road, Wallsend, about 11am on Saturday 27 April 2024.
Unable to be located since, she was reported missing to officers attached to Newcastle City Police District, about today (Tuesday 30 April 2024).
Police and family hold concerns for Shayarnika’s welfare, due to her young age.
Shayarnika is described as being of Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander appearance, of medium build, about 165cm tall, with long brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black Tupac jumper and black torn jeans.
She is known to utilise public transport and frequents railways stations in Sydney and Albert Street, Werrington.
Anyone with information in relation to Shayarnika’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.