Police Appeal for Parents After Young Child Found Alone in Parkes
Police are appealing for public assistance to identify and locate the parents or carers of a young girl found wandering alone in Parkes on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
Officers from the Central West Police District were alerted at approximately 6:20 a.m. after the child was discovered by herself at the intersection of Evans Parade and Hamilton Road. Police conducted patrols in the surrounding neighborhood but were unable to locate her family or guardians.
The girl is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged approximately three to four years old, with brown hair and blue eyes. At the time she was located, she was dressed in a white shirt, purple tracksuit pants, and 'Bluey' sandals.
Authorities have asked anyone with information regarding the child's identity or the whereabouts of her carers to contact Parkes Police Station on 6862 9999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
New South Wales Police
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