Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from Casino.

Zara Young, aged 16, was last seen at the footbridge between McAuliffe Park and Queen Elizabeth Park, Casino, about 4pm yesterday (Friday, 18 October 2024).

When she could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Richmond Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police hold concerns for her welfare due to her age, and she requires medication.

Zara is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm-170cm tall, of thin build, with brown hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a T-shirt and shorts.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact Casino Police Station or Crime Stoppers at 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.