Police are appealing for information to locate a teenage girl missing from the state’s north.
Hope Booth, aged 13, was last seen in Shortland about 5.30am yesterday (Saturday 4 October 2025).
When she could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Newcastle Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police hold concerns due to her age.
Hope is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 145cm tall, of thin build, with long black hair and a nose ring.
She was last seen wearing a black ‘Redbull’ hoodie, blue ripped jeans and white ugg boots/slippers.
She is known to frequent Bolton Point and Newcastle areas.
Police are urging anyone with any information to contact Newcastle Police Station or Crime Stoppers.