Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from Toongabbie.
Riyala Aldridge, aged 15, was last seen leaving her home on Elke Way, Toongabbie, about 7.50am on Tuesday, September 13.
She was reported missing to officers from Blacktown Police Area Command when she failed to return home from school.
Police and family hold concern for her welfare due to her age.
Riyala is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, about 167cm tall, of slim build with black hair and brown eyes.
She was last seen wearing a light blue shirt with maroon collar and carrying a black backpack with ‘Kari’ written on it.
Police believe she may be in the Sydney CBD area.
Anyone with information about Riyala’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.