Teenage girl located, NSW

A teenage girl reported missing from the Central Coast has been located safe.

The 13-year-old girl was last seen at a school on Bellevue Road, Tumbi Umbi, about 8am yesterday (Tuesday 26 July 2022).

After failing to return home, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes were notified and commenced inquiries to locate her.

Following inquiries, the girl was located by police in Bateau Bay about 4.30am today (Wednesday 27 July 2022).

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