11 March 2026

Have you seen Lexi? Police, family fear for missing teen

| By Zoe Cartwright
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Have you seen 13-year-old Lexi?

Have you seen 13-year-old Lexi? Photo: NSW Police.

Police are asking for the public to help them find a teenage girl missing from the Wollongong area.

Lexi Richards, aged 13, was last seen in Wollongong about 10 pm on Saturday (7 March), a NSW Police spokesperson said.

When she was unable to be found or contacted, officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District were notified and began inquiries into her whereabouts.

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“Family and police hold concerns for Lexi’s welfare due to her age,” the NSW Police spokesperson said.

“Lexi is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160 cm tall, slim build with long dark hair.

“She was last seen wearing black clothing.

“Lexi is known to frequent the Wollongong, Illawarra, Berkeley, Dapto and Shell Cove areas.”

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

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