Police search for missing Illawarra teen and man
A 14-year-old girl has been missing since Friday morning. A 54-year-old man has been missing since Wednesday.
Jessica Van Kessel, 14, was last seen in Barrack Heights on Friday morning around 8:40am. Jessica has a Mediterranean appearance.
Jessica is about 165 centimetres tall with a thin build. Jessica was wearing all black.
Police and her family are concerned for her safety because of her age. In a separate incident, 54-year-old Damien Lewis went missing from Wollongong on Wednesday afternoon around 2pm.
Damien has an African appearance. He is about 185 centimetres tall with medium build.
His family says this is not like him. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
- 14 years old
- Jessica Van Kessel age
- Friday, 8:40am, Barrack Heights
- Jessica last seen
- 54 years old
- Damien Lewis age
Why it mattersFinding missing people depends on the public to help bring them home safely. This is especially important for a young teenager.
AustraliaLocal Illawarra residents can help locate two missing people by sharing information or reporting sightings to police.
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