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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
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Teen missing from Port Stephens found

FOUND: Thirteen-year-old Josie Pritchard. Picture: NSW Police

UPDATE

A teenage girl reported missing from Port Stephens this week has been found and has returned to her family.

Josie Pritchard, 13, was reported missing after last being seen at Medowie on June 1.

Port Stephens police advised she was found at a home in Raymond Terrace on Friday and is safe and back with her family.

Police have thanked the community for their assistance.

INITIAL REPORT

Police are calling for help searching for a teenager who went missing from Port Stephens this week.

Josie Pritchard, 13, was last seen at Medowie on June 1.

She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, of thin build, with shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes.


She was last seen wearing a striped white and blue school shirt and navy long pants.


Josie is known to frequent the Port Stephens, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle areas.


Anyone with information about Josie's whereabouts is urged to contact Port Stephens-Hunter Police on 4983 7599 or Crime Stoppers either on 1800 333 000 or via the online portal at https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Quote event number E500503092.

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