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

Jenna Moran, aged 16, was last seen at about 6pm on Saturday, July 4 at her home on West Street in Casino.

Officers from Richmond Police District commenced an investigation into Miss Moran's whereabouts when she was reported missing yesterday, Monday July 6, after failing to return home.

Miss Moran is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, with a fair complexion, about 170cm tall, of thin build, with dark, long brown hair and blonde streaks at the front.

She was last seen wearing blue jeans with cut outs at the knees, a knitted, white jumper with a light brown scarf, and white converse low cut shoes.

Anyone who sights Miss Moran or has information about her whereabouts, is urged to contact Triple Zero (000) 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