NSW Police Force

27/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 27/08/2024 14:10

Appeal to locate missing teen - Forest Lodge

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Appeal to locate missing teen - Forest Lodge

Tuesday, 27 August 2024 04:54:55 PM

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing person is available via NSW Police Force social media pages.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager from Sydney's inner west.

Sapphire Hopper, aged 16, was last seen today (Tuesday 27 August 2024) at around 11:30am in Wigram Road, Forest Lodge.

When she was unable to be contacted or located, officers attached to Leichhardt Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for Sapphire due to her age.

Sapphire is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 155cm tall, thin build, brown shoulder length hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a black beanie, white t shirt with green writing, dark pants and a black Asics backpack.

Anyone with information into Sapphire's whereabouts is urged to call Leichhardt Police Station 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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