26 July 2023

FOUND: Four missing Ulladulla teens could be in Sydney

| Katrina Condie
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Sharnie, Kaydee, Lorayer and Joel are missing from Ulladulla. Photos: NSW Police.

UPDATE 5:00 pm: Police have announced the missing teenagers have been found and thanked the community for their assistance.

8:00 am: It’s believed four teenagers missing from Ulladulla may be travelling together by public transport to the Liverpool area in Sydney’s southwest.

Lorayer Kumar and Kaydee Pocklington, both aged 14, Sharnie Mitchell, aged 15, and Joel Payne, aged 16, were last seen together in the Ulladulla area at about 9 am on Tuesday (25 July).

Lorayer is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, of thin build, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black Nike track pants, a hooded jumper, a black FILA puffer jacket and sneakers.

Kaydee is described as being of Asian appearance, about 165cm tall, of thin build, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a school uniform with black pants and a grey jumper.

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Sharnie is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, of medium build, with brown hair, blue eyes and a nose piercing. She was last seen wearing a school uniform with black tights and Converse shoes.

Joel is described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 165-170cm tall, of medium build, with short brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a school uniform and a grey hooded jumper.

Police believe the group may be travelling together by public transport to the Liverpool area in Sydney’s southwest.

Anyone who has information about their whereabouts – is urged to contact Nowra Police Station on 4421 9699 or Crime Stoppers.

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