Authorities have launched a public appeal following the disappearance of a six-year-old girl and her mother who were last seen in Sydney's west on Friday afternoon.
Thirty-one-year-old Karina Gage and her daughter Mariella Vittori were sighted at Stockland Merrylands Shopping Centre at around 3.30pm on Friday.
Police conducted an extensive search of the area after the pair were reported missing, but their efforts did not yield any results.
New South Wales Police took to social media on Saturday to enlist the help of the public after the investigation passed the 24-hour mark, with authorities holding serious concerns for the young girl's welfare.
Karina is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 170cm tall, approximately 50kg, with blonde hair and brown eyes.
Mariella is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 125cm tall, approximately 30kg, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Police believe they could be travelling in a white Peugeot with the number-plate 'CK55VK'.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/