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The 14-year-old was last seen at an address on McPherson Court, Murwillumbah, about 12.05am on Friday (26 April, 2024).

When she could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Tweed-Byron Police District were notified and commenced enquiries into her whereabouts.

Following inquiries and an appeal for assistance, she was located in Murwillumbah on Sunday, 28 April.


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