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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Missing Lyndel Ningella

8/19/2026

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Western Australia Police have asked the public to help locate 10-year-old Lyndel Ningella, who vanished from Butler, Perth, on 15 August 2026.
She left home at about 5:45 pm in a black jumper and shorts and is about 160 cm tall, medium-built, with long brown hair, blonde ends and brown eyes.
Assistant Superintendent Darren Hart says she may be staying with associates, possibly in Wellard, and asks those with information to call 131 444.

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Western Australia Police have asked the public to help locate 10-year-old Lyndel Ningella, who vanished from Butler, Perth, on 15 August 2026.
She left home at about 5:45 pm in a black jumper and shorts and is about 160 cm tall, medium-built, with long brown hair, blonde ends and brown eyes.
Assistant Superintendent Darren Hart says she may be staying with associates, possibly in Wellard, and asks those with information to call 131 444.