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Crystal Walker has been missing since January 7. Image supplied

NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the Lismore area.

Crystal Walker, aged 17, was last seen in Goonellabah on Tuesday, January 7.

When she could not be located or contacted, she was reported missing to officers attached to Richmond Police District who commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Concerns are held for Crystal’s welfare as she lives with a number of health issues.

She is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 170cm tall and medium build with short dark hair and brown eyes.

Crystal is known to frequent the Goonellabah, Ballina, Lismore, Alstonville and Lismore areas; recent information provided to police indicates she may be in the Ballina area.

Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to call Lismore Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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