Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl reported missing from the Hunter region.
Jacinta Horder, aged 12, was last seen at an address on Ibis Parade, Woodberry, about 1.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 16 June 2026).
When she could not be located, officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were notified today and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Jacinta may have travelled by train to the Newcastle area.
Police and family hold concerns for her welfare due to her young age.
Jacinta is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 150cm tall with medium build and long wavy/curly hair dyed dark red/maroon.
She is known to frequent the Woodberry, Beresfield and Newcastle areas.
Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact Maitland 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.
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