UPDATE, July 28, 5.15pm: Police report that the missing 13-year-old Aleisha Paleaae has been “located safe and well” more than a week after she went missing in Belconnen.
TEEN Aleisha Paleaae (pronounced Pal-ee-igh) hasn’t been seen since Wednesday morning (July 20) in Emu Bank, Belconnen.
The 13-year-old, described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 162cm (5’4”) tall, of slim build, with brown hair, hazel eyes, multiple ear piercings and a pierced septum, is known to frequent the Queanbeyan, Gungahlin and Belconnen areas, but may be in Deakin.
Aleisha, also known as “Ace” and “Zero”, was wearing dark pants, a black jacket, an army green beanie, black shoes, and was carrying a black duffle bag.
Police and family hold concerns for Aleisha’s welfare and anyone with information should call 131444.
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