Full Breakdown
Missing 10-Year-Old Lyndel Ningella Sought by Western Australia Police
8/19/2026, 3:20:27 AM
Core Event
Western Australia Police have launched a public appeal after 10-year-old Lyndel Ningella vanished from the northern Perth suburb of Butler on the evening of 15 August. She was last observed leaving a residence at approximately 5:45 p.m. and has not been seen since.
Key Figures
- Lyndel Ningella – a 10-year-old girl of Aboriginal appearance who went missing.
- Assistant Superintendent Darren Hart – Mandurah district police officer serving as the spokesperson for the investigation.
- Western Australia Police – the state law-enforcement agency coordinating the search.
Description and Search Area
Lyndel is described as about 160 cm tall, of medium build, with long brown hair that has blonde ends, dark brown eyes, and was wearing black shorts and a black jumper when she disappeared. Police believe she may have travelled up to 80 km from the point of disappearance and could be in the coastal outer-suburban areas of Kwinana, Leda, Parmelia or Wellard.
Official Statements & Responses
He added that the Wellard area, within the Mandurah police district, is a possible location where she could have been present over the weekend. The department emphasized the urgency of locating her given the risks associated with a child traveling alone.
Public Assistance
Western Australia Police have asked anyone with information about Lyndel’s whereabouts to contact the police hotline at 131 444 immediately. The appeal underscores the community’s role in helping locate the missing girl and ensuring her safety.
