Missing teenager Aanisha Sathik found safe, Police thank community for support

Aanisha Sathik, an 18-year-old woman of Indian appearance, who was reported missing for over a week now has been found safe. She is now being taken to hospital for assessment.

Robert Toynton from the Auburn Police Area Command has urged the community to help find 18-year-old Aanisha Sathik (R), who has been reported missing for over a week now. Credit: Supplied by NSW Police

The search started for Aanisha who was last seen around 1pm on 23 June 2025, on Park Road in Auburn, New South Wales.

She was reported missing the following day, prompting officers from Auburn Police Area Command to launch an investigation to locate her.

On 1 July, following further appeals for information and a multi-agency search, Aanisha was found safe.

The teenager was found in Berala and has been taken to hospital for assessment.

Police has thanked the public and media for their assistance.

Earlier, police and the Sathik family had expressed grave concerns for her wellbeing.

Aanisha's father, Sathik, at a press conference, described his daughter as a good student who had scored 94 per cent in her VCE and was aiming to become a doctor.

Credit: Natasha Kaul

“She had been dealing with some anxiety and depression and had gradually withdrawn from her circle of friends. She doesn’t have anyone she regularly goes out with. We’re really scared now.”

Superintendent Robert Toynton, Commander of the Auburn Police Area Command, said, "she may have gone without food for the past seven days and also doesn’t have a phone."

Credit: Natasha Kaul

Authorities believed she may be travelling via the rail network.

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