Police investigations are ongoing to locate missing 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, with further river searches occurring today, and forensic testing of located phones.  

“An extensive police search is ongoing for missing teenager, Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, who has not been seen or heard from since Sunday 30 April,” said Inspector Craig Fox. 

“Yesterday, during an extensive search of the North Esk River in the area where Shyanne-Lee was last seen, police located a number of mobile phones. Forensic testing of the phones will be conducted to determine if any are linked to Shyanne-Lee.

“Today, police boats and divers will return to the North Esk River, to continue searching for any traces of Shyanne-Lee. 

“Again, I reiterate, if Shyanne-Lee is out there, or if anyone knows where she is, please come forward and let us know. Shyanne-Lee is not in any trouble.” 

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 was last seen in the vicinity of Henry Street, Launceston, near the North Esk River, around 8:30pm on Sunday 30 April.

She 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.