Fears eight-year-old could be interstate after going missing with an adult known to her in Sydney

The eight-year-old has gone missing with an adult known to her, with police appealing for help from the community to find her.

Police believe a missing child could have been taken across state lines after she went missing with a woman known to her in Sydney’s south.

Molly Nonnan-Medley was last seen north of Wollongong in Woonona about 11am Thursday.

Police were alerted on Friday after attempts to contact the adult failed.

An investigation has been launched to find the eight-year-old, who has been described as caucasian.

Molly Nonnan-Medley went missing with an adult known to her. Picture: NSW Police.

The adult is known to frequent the Woonona, Wollongong and Huskisson areas, however police believe she may be taking the child interstate.

“Inquiries have established that the pair maybe heading to somewhere in Queensland,” a NSW Police spokesperson said.

“It is believed they maybe relying on public transport to travel.”

Molly is 120cm tall with a thin build, blue eyes and blond/brown hair, however police are unsure what she could be wearing.

Police have urged anyone with information to come forward.