NSW Police Force

05/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/14/2024 23:32

Appeal to locate missing girl - Central Coast

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Appeal to locate missing girl - Central Coast

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 03:21:46 PM

Please note: An image of the missing person is available on NSW Police Force social media sites.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from the Central Coast.

Jalarna Buchanan, age 15, left the Kariong area before she was last seen on a train heading towards Sydney about 3.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 15 May 2024).

When she could not be located or contacted, Jalarna was reported missing to officers from Brisbane Water Police Area Command, who commenced inquiries to locate her.

Police and family hold concerns for her welfare.

Jalarna is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, of medium build with black hair.

She was last seen wearing black shorts, a "2Pac" jumper with logos on the front and back and orange TN shoes.

Jalarna is known to frequent the Coffs Harbour, Richmond and Sydney areas.

Anyone with information into her whereabouts or sights Jalarna is urged to contact Brisbane Water Police Area Command 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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