Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the Hunter Region
Lilly Nelson, aged 14, was last seen at east Maitland about 3pm yesterday (Saturday 16 May 2026).
When she was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached Port Stephens Hunter Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police and his family have concerns for her welfare due to her young age.
Lilly is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 175cm, thin build, short black hair and blue eyes.
She was last seen wearing a black zip up top, black singlet, dark cargo shorts Lilly may also be wearing double lope piercing in both ears
She is known to frequent the East Maitland and Hamilton areas.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Maitland Police Station 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:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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