Police are reappealing for assistance to locate a teenage girl last seen in the Lismore area.

Jalarna Buchanan, aged 16, was last seen at a shopping centre on Diadem Street, Lismore, about 11am on Thursday, 17 July 2025. 

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

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

Jalarna is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, 160cm to 170cm tall, medium build, with dyed red shoulder-length hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black pants.

Following inquiries, police believe she may have been in the Coffs Harbour area yesterday (Tuesday, 29 July 2025).

She is known to frequent the Kingscliff, Coraki, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Inverell, Gosford, Nambucca Heads, Lismore, Casino and Sydney CBD area. 

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact Lismore Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police are also appealing for assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from Yamba.

UPDATE JULY 31: Konan has been located

Konan Fittler, aged 16, was last seen in Gulmarrad, about 25km south west of Yamba, about 4am today (Wednesday, 30 July 2025).

When he could not be contacted or located, officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for Konan’s welfare.

Konan is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 160cm tall, of medium build, with short brown curly hair and an unshaven face. He is often seen wearing a beanie.

He was last seen on a dark coloured push bike with orange writing and was carrying a black duffle bag at the time.

Anyone with information on Konan’s whereabouts is urged to contact Grafton Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Information is treated in strict confidence.

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