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Police in urgent search for missing 11yo girl

Police in urgent search for missing 11yo girl

News.com.au27-07-2025
An 11-year-old girl has been missing overnight — with police seeking urgent assistance in helping to find her.
The girl was last seen at an address in Nerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara, around 3pm on Saturday and possibly spotted in Palm Beach around 9.30pm, Queensland Police said.
Offciers added the disappearance was 'out of character', and that she could be in Palm Beach or Tugan areas.
The girl, who police have not named, was last seen wearing denim shorts, a white jumper with purple writing on the back and white shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call Policelink on 131444.
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