Northern Territory police are urgently calling for public assistance to locate a five-year-old girl named Sharon, who has gone missing from an Alice Springs town camp. The child was last seen at Marshall Court in the Old Timers Camp area of Alice Springs. Authorities are also searching for 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis, a man known to police who has not yet been located and may be able to assist with their investigation. Police believe the girl may have been abducted from her home, and they are treating the case with the highest priority.
Details of the Disappearance
Sharon, a five-year-old Aboriginal girl, was reported missing from the Old Timers Camp, a town camp in Alice Springs. The Northern Territory police have issued a public appeal for any information that could lead to her safe return. They are particularly interested in locating Jefferson Lewis, who is believed to have information crucial to the case. Lewis is described as a 47-year-old man, and police urge anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to come forward.
Police Appeal
In a statement, NT police emphasized the urgency of the situation. “We are asking anyone who may have seen Sharon or Jefferson Lewis to contact us immediately. Time is of the essence, and we need the community’s help to ensure this child’s safety,” a spokesperson said. The police have not released further details about the suspected abduction but are following multiple leads.
Community Response
The Alice Springs community has been shocked by the incident. Local residents are being urged to check their properties and report any suspicious activity. Police are conducting extensive searches in the area, including door-to-door inquiries and aerial surveillance. The case has drawn national attention, with many expressing concern for the young girl’s wellbeing.
Background on Jefferson Lewis
Jefferson Lewis is known to police, but his current location is unknown. Authorities believe he may be traveling in a vehicle described as a white sedan. They caution the public not to approach him but to report any sightings immediately. Lewis is considered a person of interest in the abduction case.
How to Help
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or visit the NT police website. Police are particularly interested in any sightings of the white sedan or of Lewis himself. They also ask residents to check security camera footage for any clues.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have pledged to provide updates as new information becomes available. The priority remains the safe return of Sharon to her family.
