Fears grow for missing Pepper Stern, 12, after schoolgirl vanishes from ‘millionaire’s row’
THE SEARCH for a missing schoolgirl has entered its third day, as cops say they are growing concerned for her safety.
Pepper Stern, 12, went missing nearly 48 hours ago from Sydney‘s quiet “millionaire’s row”, where its palatial houses can sell for up to $10 million.
Pepper was last seen outside a business on Girilang Avenue in Vaucluse, in the city’s east, at about 11.15am on Tuesday.
As well as its lavish homes, the avenue is also known for its bustling commerce, but neither residents nor shop owners said they saw anything.
The girl had been living at a home in a nearby street before she disappeared, but it’s unclear why she was in the area during school hours.
Pepper is said to be 162cm with long brown curly hair.
She was last seen wearing black tracksuit pants, an orange jumper, and white joggers.
Pepper is also known to frequent Glebe, in the city’s inner west, police sources revealed.
Cops confirmed that the 12-year-old was still missing as of 9.30am on Thursday.
MPs Kellie Sloane and Allegra Spender have now joined the hunt for the student.
Both shared details of the missing girl on their social media platforms as fears grow for her safety.
“I’ve been on the phone to local police this morning and they are still concerned for her welfare,” said Ms Sloane.
“Please share this information so we can ensure Pepper is safe.”
Neighbours and the local community also joined efforts to try and find the girl.
Jewish House organisation and several rabbis have begged for the public’s help on social media.
A Jewish school in the eastern suburbs also posted an alert on Instagram for her, but later stressed Pepper was not one of their pupils.
Anyone who sees Pepper or knows anything about her whereabouts has been urged to contact police as inquiries continue.