24 June 2025

Have you seen Bella? Search for 11-year-old missing from Dapto

| By Keeli Dyson
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Bella Morley missing from Dapto

The 11-year-old was last seen Sunday afternoon. Photo: NSW Police.

Police are appealing for public assistance to help find an 11-year-old girl who went missing from Dapto.

Bella Morley was last seen on Sunday (22 June) at about 3:30 pm at a shopping centre on Moombara Street, Dapto.

She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 150 cm to 155 cm tall, of thin build with long black hair.

Lake Illawarra Police District were contacted and commenced inquiries to locate her.

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Bella was last seen wearing a light grey ‘Geed up’ jumper with black writing, denim shorts and all black Nike shoes. She may still have a long-sleeved pink and apricot patterned swimsuit.

She is known to frequent Dapto, Wollongong and Figtree areas and frequently uses the rail network to travel.

Bella’s family and police hold concerns for her welfare due to her age.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Lake Illawarra Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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