Appeal to locate teenager missing from Coffs Harbour

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

Tyisha Buchanan, aged 14, was last seen on Boultwood Street, Coffs Harbour, on Monday 16 February 2026.

Officers attached to Coffs-Clarence Police District were notified on Wednesday 25 February 2026 and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police hold concerns for Tyisha’s welfare.

Tyisha is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 160cm – 165cm tall, of thin build with light brown hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a black jumper, black pants, and white runners

Tyisha is believed to frequent the Waterloo area.

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.

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