BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from the Muswellbrook area.

15-year-old Emily Garton, was last seen at a home on Wollombi Road at Muswellbrook at about 8:30pm on Tuesday the 3rd of October, 2023. 

Police hold serious concerns for her welfare due to her age.

Emily is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, of a solid build, with brown hair, and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a pink crop top, blue denim jeans, and black and red joggers.

Emily is known to utilise public transport and frequents the Rutherford and Maitland areas.

Anyone who has seen Emily or has information on her whereabouts is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.