‘Serious concerns for welfare’ of girl, 17, last seen west of Newcastle three days ago

Police hold “serious concerns” for the welfare of a teenager who has not been seen in three days and has been uncontactable.

The police are appealing to the public to help them find missing teenager Storm Cooper-Ryan, who has been missing since Tuesday.

The 17-year-old girl was last seen at Heddon Greta, west of Newcastle, about 4pm on Tuesday.

Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were notified on Thursday after she could not be located or contacted.

Storm Cooper-Ryan has been missing since Tuesday. Picture: NSW Police

“Police and family hold serious concerns for her welfare,” the police said on Friday.

Storm is described as having a fair complexion with a slim build and blond hair.

She is about 155cm tall.

She is known to frequent Metford, Maitland and Sydney.

Originally published as ‘Serious concerns for welfare’ of girl, 17, last seen west of Newcastle three days ago