Mum’s desperate plea after her daughter disappeared from Sydney’s eastern suburbs seven days ago
- Charlee Castle, 13, went missing last Wednesday
- She was last seen in Matraville, Sydney’s east
- Her mother asked for help to find her online
The mother of a 13-year-old girl who went missing last week shared a call for help amid disturbing new information about her daughter’s disappearance.
Charlee Castle was last seen at around 11pm last Wednesday at a house on Murrabin Avenue in Matraville, Sydney’s east.
Distraught mother Belinda Drew-Castle has shared several social media posts to track down her missing daughter.
Police and family are concerned for her well-being due to her young age, with her mother writing: ‘We are extremely concerned. She’s not street smart. We fear for her safety.’
In addition to several photos of Charlee, Ms. Drew-Castle described how her daughter “rebeled.”
Charlee Castle (above) was last seen at a home in eastern Sydney around 11pm last Wednesday
“Charlee was led astray by a troubled teen known to the police,” she wrote.
“We tried to protect her from this girl by confiscating her phone and imposing restrictions on her.
“She then started escaping our house, jumping out her bedroom window at night.”
Mrs. Drew-Castle believed that Charlee was lonely after being “bullied at school,” which led her to cling to the new friendship.
“She was isolated for years and wanted someone to connect with,” she said.
Mom Belinda Drew-Castle has shared several photos of Charlee (above) and details about her daughter’s disappearance
“She bonded with this girl, (during) a chance meeting on a chat encounter she discovered someone who was willing to protect her.
“We gave our love and support to get her on the right path, but she has rebelled in desperation for her freedom and independence. Now she’s out there on the street.
We fear for her safety. As the days go by I lose hope.’
Officers from the Eastern Beaches Police Area Command have launched an investigation into Charlee’s disappearance.
She was last seen wearing a gray Champion hoodie, black leggings and white Nike shoes.
Charlee is described as being white in appearance, about five feet tall, with a slim build and long blonde hair.
Her mother said the 13-year-old is known for Bondi Junction, Kensington and Maroubra.
Mrs Drew-Castle has tried to organize a ‘task force’ to hand out fliers with Charlee’s photo, police believe the teenager is near Central Station (photo, Charlee and Mrs Drew-Castle)
The police suspect that she is near Central Station.
Ms Drew-Castle has tried to organize a ‘task force’ to hand out fliers featuring Charlee’s picture in Haymarket, Hyde Park and Town Hall.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.