Missing teenage girl found after failing to turn up at school Friday


A missing teenage Sydney girl has been found “safe and well” after missing for days after she failed to turn up at school on Friday, police have confirmed.

Authorities had been searching for Gabrielle Lopes Cardozo, aged 15, had been was last seen at Artarmon Railway Station, on the North Shore, at 8.20pm on Thursday.

Police and family held serious concerns for the schoolgirl’s welfare, as they said her disappearance was out of character.

Gabrielle, also known as “Gabi”, is described as being of South American appearance, about 175cm tall, with light brown hair.

Sydney North Shore teen Gabrielle Lopes Cardozo, aged 15, has been found after she was reported missing on Friday. Source: NSW Police Force
Sydney North Shore teen Gabrielle Lopes Cardozo, aged 15, has been found after she was reported missing on Friday. Source: NSW Police Force

Early Monday morning officers from North Shore Police Area Command pleaded for public assistance to help find her.

She was later located “safe and well in Artarmon”, about 12.45pm, they confirmed.

Police thanked the community and the media for their assistance.

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