Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the state’s north.
Ameliah Campbell, aged 13, was last seen in Shortland (Newcastle) about 7.30am on Friday (23 October 2026).
When she was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Newcastle City Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Ameliah’s welfare due to her young age.
She is described as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 155cm-160cm tall, of medium build, with black hair and brown eyes.
Ameliah was last seen wearing a black hooded jumper with “Hoodrich” brand on the front, black gym shorts, black “Nike” shoes and carrying a black “Everlast” branded backpack.
Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact Newcastle 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.
