Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl reported missing from the state’s south coast.
Jessica Van Kessel, aged 14, was last seen in Barrack Heights about 8.40am on Friday 6 November 2026.
When should could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Jessica’s welfare due to her young age.
Jessica is described as being of Mediterranean appearance, about 165cm tall with thin build, and was last seen wearing all black clothing and a black singlet.
She is known to frequent Farmborough Heights.
Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact Lake Illawarra Police, 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. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
