Concern for welfare for mother and child at Nowra, NSW

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a mother and her 11-month-old daughter missing from on the south coast.

Kayla Jankovic, aged 18, and Aria Beales, aged 11 months, were last seen on Plunkett Street, Nowra, about 10am on Tuesday (18 August 2020).

Officers from South Coast Police District have conducted extensive inquiries; however, are yet to locate the mother and child.

Kayla is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 150cm tall, of medium build, with blonde hair and blue/green eyes.

Aria is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with short blonde hair, and blue eyes.

Kayla previously resided in the Rockdale area; however, her current whereabouts are unknown. She is also known to frequent the Shoalhaven area

Police hold serious concerns for the welfare of the child and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

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.

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