Appeal to locate teen missing from southern Sydney

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the southern Sydney.

Zara Botzolis, aged 14, was last seen at Sutherland CBD, about 3pm on Friday 8 December 2023.

When she was unable to be located, officers attached to Sutherland Shire Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police hold serious concerns for Zara’s welfare due to her age.

She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 150cm tall, of slim build, with black hair and brown eyes.

Zara was last seen wearing black shorts and a white singlet.

She is known to frequent the Cronulla and Sutherland areas.

Anyone with information into Zara’s whereabouts is urged to contact Sutherland 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. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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