Police Appeal for Public Assistance to Locate Missing Teenager from Leichhardt
New South Wales Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 13-year-old Aariel Esber, who was last seen in Leichhardt in Sydney's Inner West around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
Officers attached to the Leichhardt Police Area Command began inquiries into her whereabouts after she could not be located or contacted. Police and her family have expressed concerns for her welfare due to her age.
Aariel is described as being of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean appearance, approximately 170 cm tall, with a medium build and dyed orange/red hair. She was last seen wearing a black singlet, pink and grey Nike sneakers, and a distinct bomber-style jacket featuring "Juicy" branding. Authorities noted she may also have a brown handbag or a pink backpack.
According to police, Aariel is known to frequent the Mount Druitt, St Marys, and Western Sydney areas.
Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact Glebe Police Station or Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
New South Wales Police
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