19 January 2024

Have you seen Matilda Hickman? Police search for missing girl

| Zoe Cartwright
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Matilda Hickman

Matilda Hickman, 17, is missing from Helensburgh. Photo: NSW Police.

Police need your help to find a teenage girl missing from Helensburgh.

Matilda Hickman, aged 17, was last seen about 1 pm on Thursday 11 January, at a home on Salinga Place in Helensburgh.

Officers from St George Police Area Command were notified on Thursday 18 January, and immediately commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

A NSW Police spokesperson said police held serious concerns for Matilda’s welfare due to her age.

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She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of medium build, with blonde hair.

Matilda is known to frequent the Helensburgh, Wollongong and Sutherland Shire areas.

Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through their website. Information is treated in strict confidence.

Please do not report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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