Police are appealing for public assistance to locate four teenagers missing from the states south coast.
Lorayer Kumar and Kaydee Pocklington, both aged 14, Sharnie Mitchell, aged 15, and Joel Payne, aged 16, were last seen together in the Ulladulla area about 9am (Tuesday 25 July 2023).
When they were unable to be located and could not be contacted, officers from South Coast Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into their whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for their welfare due to their ages.
Lorayer is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, of thin build, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black Nike track pants, a hooded jumper, black Fila puffer jacket and sneakers.
Kaydee is described as being of Asian appearance, about 165cm tall, of thin build, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a school uniform with black pants and a grey jumper.
Sharnie is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, of medium build, with brown hair, blue eyes and a nose piercing. She was last seen wearing a school uniform with black tights and Converse shoes.
Joel is described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 165-170cm tall, of medium build, with short brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a school uniform and a grey hooded jumper.
It is believed they may be travelling together by public transport to the Liverpool area in Sydney’s southwest.
Anyone who has information about their whereabouts – is urged to contact Nowra Police Station or Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
