Police appeal to locate teen missing from Miranda

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from Sydney’s south.

Caitlin Newman, aged 16, was last seen at shopping centre on the Kingsway at Miranda, about 2.30pm today (Saturday 19 August 2023).

When she could not be located, officers attached to Sutherland Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Family and police hold concerns for her welfare due to her young age.

Caitlin is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of slim build, and with long brown hair, and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a black ‘Champion’ hooded jumper, light blue fleece tracksuit pants and black/white coloured shoes.

Caitlin is known to frequent the Miranda and Cronulla areas.

Anyone who sees Caitlin or has information about her whereabouts is urged to call 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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