30 October 2025

Family fears for missing 12-year-old

| By Zoe Cartwright
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12-year-old Sophie Lyons travelled from Wollongong to Sydney on Wednesday – now her parents can’t find or contact her. Photo: NSW Police.

Police are asking for the public to help them find a child missing from Wollongong.

Sophie Lyons, aged 12, was last seen in Wollongong about 2:15 pm on Wednesday (29 October).

When she could not be found or contacted, officers attached to Wollongong Police District were notified and immediately began inquiries into her whereabouts.

A NSW Police spokesperson said police and family hold serious concerns for Sophie’s welfare due to her young age.

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Sophie is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 150 cm tall, with a medium build and long red hair.

She was last seen wearing a blue jumper, black pants, blue joggers and carrying a black backpack.

Sophie is known to frequent the Wollongong and Sydney CBD areas.

Inquiries have established that she was seen exiting Central Railway Station towards Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, about 8:30 pm on Wednesday (29 October).

Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact Wollongong Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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