Appeal to help locate missing teen from Sydney’s east

NSW Police have issued a public appeal to help locate a missing 14-year-old girl from Sydney’s east. Authorities say 14-year-old Mercedes Ingrey was last seen on Maroubra Road, Maroubra, at about 9pm on Thursday.

Police reported that Mercedes could not be located or contacted following her last known sighting. Officers attached to Eastern Beaches Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts after she was reported missing.

Key Points

Description and locations of interest

Police have released identifying details to assist the public. Mercedes is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 180cm tall, with a thin build, and long black hair.

• Of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance
• About 180cm tall
• Thin build
• Long black hair

She is known to frequent several areas in and around Sydney’s east. The locations listed by police are La Perouse, Phillip Bay, Maroubra, and Glebe. Members of the public in these areas are asked to remain alert to the description provided and report any possible sightings without delay.

Mercedes was last seen on Maroubra Road, Maroubra, at about 9pm on Thursday. When she could not be reached or found, police were notified and began inquiries. The investigation is being undertaken by officers from Eastern Beaches Police Area Command, who have publicly called for assistance to help establish her movements after she was last seen.

Members of the public with information into Mercedes’ whereabouts are urged to contact Eastern Beaches Police Area Command or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Police emphasise that even small details may assist ongoing inquiries. Information provided through either channel will be assessed by officers as part of the active effort to find Mercedes.