In a critical development, 15-year-old Sophia Holden has gone missing and authorities are seeking assistance from the public in tracking her down. Sophie was last seen traveling in a white Holden Cruze with NSW registration DZX 29U, driven by an 18-year-old woman known to her in the Paxton area, approximately 10km south of Cessnock, at 3:30 pm on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

Sophia is described as having a Caucasian appearance, standing at 160cm with a thin build and long brown hair. She was last seen wearing glasses, a white hooded jumper, and grey shorts. Investigations have indicated that Sophia and the 18-year-old woman may be headed towards Victoria.
Authorities are urgently urging anyone with information about Sophia’s whereabouts to contact Cessnock Police or Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
For further details, visit NSW Police News.