UPDATE: Following inquiries, Quenisha was found safe and well on Friday afternoon in Queensland.

Police thank the public for their assistance.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the state’s north.

Quenisha Walford, aged 13, was last seen by a family member about 10.30pm on Thursday 1 July at her home on Fantasia Street, Lightning Ridge.

Quenisha Walford, 13, who hasn't been seen by her family since Thursday night.

Officers attached to Central North Police District were notified about 9.30am on Friday 2 July after she failed to return home and commenced an investigation into her whereabouts.

Police have since established she boarded a bus at 7am on Friday from Lightning Ridge and may have travelled onward to St George in Queensland.

It is believed she maybe be attempting to travelling onto Charleville or Toowoomba in Queensland.

Quenisha is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 170cm tall, of solid build, with shoulder length light brown hair.

She was last seen wearing an orange jumper and flat shoes.

Police and Quenisha’s family have serious concerns for her welfare due to her young age. Queensland Police Service are assisting with the investigation.

Anyone who sees Quenisha or believes they know of her whereabouts, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.