Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 13-year-old girl reported missing from Forster.
Ruby Baker was last seen in the town about 9am on Thursday.
After she could not be found, Manning-Great Lakes Police District officers were notified about noon on Friday and launched inquiries into her whereabouts.
Police and family members have concerns for her welfare because of her age.
Ruby is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, with a thin build, shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes.
She was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black basketball shorts and may be travelling on a black electric scooter.
Ruby is known to frequent the Forster area.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact Forster Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
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