Police are searching for a 13-year-old girl missing for almost a month on the NSW North Coast.
Cloe Smith, 13, was last seen at her home in Prince Street, Park Beach, near Coffs Harbour, on the evening of November 10.
Her foster carer's noticed Cloe was gone the next morning, Coffs Harbour crime manager Cameron Lindsay said.
It is the second time this year she has run away, Inspector Lindsay said.
She was gone for a few weeks the first time and was eventually found in Tamworth, he said.
This time, Cloe has some money and a mobile phone. She has been in contact with her carer but will not say where she is, Inspector Lindsay said.
"She's been answering her mobile phone intermittently ... [but] she won't talk to police on the mobile phone," he said.
It is believed Cloe has left Coffs Harbour and is probably travelling alone.
She still has family and friends in Tamworth and Inverell, as well as in the Queensland town of Goondiwindi, Inspector Lindsay said.
A spokesperson said serious concerns were held for her safety because of her age.
She is described as being white or European in appearance, with a fair complexion, dark and wavy shoulder-length hair, brown eyes, a medium build, and between 120 and 130 centimetres tall.
Anyone with information should phone Coffs Harbour police on 6652 0299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Coffs Harbour girl still missing
The 13-year-old was last seen in Coffs Harbour at 7pm on November 10 and police have serious concerns about her welfare and safety due to her age. She has minimal money.
Chloe has made phone contact with carers and her mum but she has refused to disclose her location, police said.
She is described as Caucasian in appearance, 120cm to 130cm tall, with a medium build, about 40kg to 50kg, with a fair complexion, dark wavy shoulder-length hair and brown eyes.
If you know Chloe’s whereabouts, you are urged to contact Coffs Harbour police on 6652 0299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Coffs teenager is still missing
Chloe Smith, 13, was last seen in Coffs Harbour at 7pm on November 10.
She is described as Caucasian in appearance, 120cm to 130cm tall, with a medium build and about 40kg to 50kg.
She has a fair complexion, dark wavy shoulder-length hair and brown eyes.
Chloe has family and associates in Tamworth and Inverell in NSW and Goondiwindi in Queensland.
Police have serious concerns about Chloe’s welfare and safety due to her age.
She last went missing from Coffs Harbour in October but was found in Tamworth.
If you have seen Chloe or have information on her whereabouts, you are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Coffs Harbour police on 6652 0299.
Police search for missing teen
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Police say they are concerned for the welfare of a missing teenager who was last seen in the Tamworth area, in the north-west of New South Wales.
Chloe Smith, 13, is believed to be in the company of a man aged in his late 20s and they were last seen together early Sunday morning.
Police say they may be travelling in a yellow 1990 Toyota Hiace which has the New South Wales registration plate XAB 382.
Anyone who sees the girl or the car are asked to ring the triple-0 emergency number immediately.
Police concerned for missing 13-year-old - Tamworth
Monday, 25 Jan 2010 05:48pmPolice are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of a missing teenager who was last seen in the Tamworth area.
Chloe Smith, aged 13, is believed to be in the company of a man aged in his late 20’s. They may be travelling in a yellow 1990 Toyota Hi-Ace which has a NSW registration plate XAB 382. This vehicle may be towing a small boat and trailer.
The couple were last seen in the Tamworth area during the early hours of Sunday 24 January 2010.
Police hold fears for her safety due to her age and urge anyone who sees her or the vehicle not to approach but contact triple zero immediately.
