Appeal to locate missing teenage girl from the Central Coast

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing teenage girl will be posted to NSW Police social media pages

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the state’s Central Coast.

Ella Filose, aged 16, was last seen at an address on Everglades Crescent, Woy Woy, about 3.30pm on Sunday (18 June 2023).

When she failed to return home, officers from Brisbane Water Police District were notified and commenced extensive inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for her welfare due to her age.

Ella is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160cm to 170cm tall, of a medium build, and with blonde hair.

She was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with white sleeves, black track pants and black joggers.

She is known to frequent the Gosford, Woy Woy, Umina and Ettalong Beach areas. She is also known to frequent the public transport network, in particular the rail network.

If anyone sees or hears from Ella, or may know of her whereabouts, is urged to contact police.

Anyone with information about Ella’s whereabouts 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.

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