Extensive police investigations are ongoing to locate missing 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, who has been missing from Launceston since Sunday 30 April.  

“Police have today continued their search in the North Esk River, but unfortunately there has been no sighting of Shyanne-Lee,” said Inspector Craig Fox. 

“We will continue with planned policing activities over the weekend; however, we are confident that based on current information we have thoroughly searched the North Esk River area around where Shyanne-Lee was last seen.

“As is normal practice, an independent review of the search grid will be conducted, and further air and water searches may be conducted next week with an expanded search grid. 

“This has been an extensive search and I thank everyone for their assistance, including Tasmania SES members, volunteers, and members of the community.

“It’s been 12 days now since Shyanne-Lee was last seen. I urge anyone who has information on Shyanne-Lee’s location or movements to come forward. Any piece of information, even small, may be what we need to find Shyanne-Lee. 

“If you were in the area of Henry Street, Launceston, near the North Esk River, around 8:30pm on Sunday 30 April, and you haven’t already spoken to police, please come forward.”  

“Again, I remind Shyanne-Lee that if she is out there, and if she’s scared to come forward for fear of being in trouble, I reassure her she is not in trouble, and we all want to know she is ok. 

Anyone with information that would assist police to locate Shyanne-Lee, or determine her movements, is urged to report to police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania – information can be provided anonymously. 

Shyanne-Lee is described as being approximately 160cm tall, slim build with blonde hair. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing a cream coloured hooded jumper with dark coloured writing on the chest and shoulder area. She was also wearing bike shorts.