Appeal to locate missing 12-year-old girl last seen in Hunter region

Police are urgently appealing for public assistance to help locate a 12-year-old girl missing from the Hunter region.

Jacinta Horder, aged 12, was last seen at an address on Ibis Parade in Woodberry at around 1:30pm on Tuesday 16 June 2026.

When she could not be found, officers from the Port Stephens–Hunter Police District were notified today and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Investigators have been told Jacinta may have travelled by train towards the Newcastle area.

Police and family hold serious concerns for her welfare due to her age.

Jacinta is described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 150cm tall, with a medium build and long wavy/curly hair dyed dark red/maroon.

She is known to frequent the Woodberry, Beresfield and Newcastle areas.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact Maitland Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.