Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager reported missing from Coffs Harbour, on the state’s North Coast.
Tyisha Buchanan, aged 15, was last seen at a shopping centre in Coffs Harbour on Thursday 14 May 2026. When she couldn’t be located or contacted, officers attached to Coffs Clarence Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Tyisha is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, and is about 160cm tall with a slim build. She was last seen wearing black tracksuit pants, a grey jumper, black puffer jacket and black Nike shoes, and has two nose rings.
She is known to frequent Coffs Harbour, Toormina, Boambee East and Grafton.
Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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