NSW Police seek public help to trace 18-year-old last seen in Auburn on June 23
New South Wales Police are urgently appealing for public assistance to locate 18-year-old Aanisha Sathik, an Indian-origin teenager who went missing from Auburn, a suburb in Sydney, Australia, on June 23. She was last seen around 1 PM on Park Road, with a possible sighting at Norman Park around 3:15 PM, approximately 5 km away, reported livemint.com.
Aanisha is described as being of Indian/Sub-Continental appearance, 180 cm tall, slim, with long black hair tied in a bun and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a black hooded jumper, black pants with cream pinstripes, white shoes, and gold earrings.
Concern grows for Indian-origin teen Aanisha Sathik, last seen in Auburn; police and family urge public to share information
Authorities believe she may be using public transport, particularly the rail network. Her family and the police are deeply concerned for her safety and well-being. Officers from Auburn Police Area Command launched a search operation after she was reported missing on June 24.
In light of this case, NSW Police have advised the public to travel in groups, especially at night, wait in well-lit areas, and use taxis if needed when the destination is far from the transit stop. They also encourage individuals to remain alert and aware of their surroundings.
Auburn Safety Context
Auburn ranks 15 out of 100 in crime levels in NSW, where 0 means no crime. While some crimes occur, most locals report feeling safe. The area saw 563 justice-related offences and 4 murder cases in 2024, with an overall 1.45% rise in crime compared to the previous year.
Anyone with information about Aanisha Sathik’s whereabouts is urged to contact NSW Police immediately.