Police appeal to locate teen missing from western Sydney

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the western Sydney.

Shaniqua Veleski-Blair, aged 15, was last seen at Queen Street, Campbelltown about 7am today (Wednesday 20 December 2023)

When she was unable to be located, officers attached to Wollongong Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police hold serious concerns for Shaniqua’s welfare due to her age.

She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, of slim build, with light brown hair and brown eyes.

Shaniqua was last seen wearing black track pants and a grey jumper.

She is known to frequent the Wollongong CBD and Campbelltown areas.

Anyone with information into Shaniqua’s whereabouts is urged to contact Wollongong Police Station 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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