© Provided by Daily MailPolice are desperately searching for 12-year-old Amelia Hamza (pictured), who has been missing from Dean Park in Sydney's west for three days
A desperate search is underway to find a 12-year-old girl who has been missing for three days.
Amelia Hamza has not been seen since leaving a home on Denbern Street in Dean Park, Sydney's west, about 12pm on Thursday.
Police have launched an investigation into her disappearance after her family raised the alarm on Saturday after she failed to return home.
Amelia's worried family are concerned for her safety because of her young age. She is believed to have spent time in Sydney's CBD on Saturday.
'Police and family have concerns for Amelia's welfare due to her young age and inquiries have led police to believe she spent time in the Sydney CBD on Saturday,' NSW Police said in a statement.
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A public appeal has been launched to help find Amelia, with police issuing a photo the young girl and a description in the hope someone has seen her.
Amelia is described as being of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern appearance, about 150cm tall with a slim build, shoulder-length brown hair, and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
© Provided by Daily MailAmelia was last seen leaving a home on Denbern Street in Dean Park about 12pm on Thursday (street pictured)
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