Police Appeal for Public Assistance to Find Missing 13-Year-Old Girl Last Seen in West Ryde
New South Wales Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 13-year-old Kyza Smith, who went missing after last being seen at a fast-food restaurant in West Ryde around 2:00 p.m. on Friday, 2 October 2026.
Officers from the Kuring Gai Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries to find her after she could not be located or contacted. Police and her family have expressed serious concerns for her welfare due to her young age.
Kyza is described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 155 cm tall, of slim build, with brown eyes and dark brown and red hair. When last seen, she was wearing grey Nike trackpants, black Nike sneakers, a black Adidas T-shirt, and carrying a grey Tommy Hilfiger bumbag.
According to police, she is known to frequent several areas across Sydney, including Hornsby, Redfern, Macquarie Park, West Pymble, Blacktown, Doonside, Llandilo, Parramatta, Mount Druitt, and Central railway station.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding Kyza's whereabouts to contact Kuring Gai Police Station or Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
New South Wales Police
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