Name: Kathleen Harris

Age: 15

Address: Keppel Street, Huskisson

Last seen: May 31, 1999

Breakthrough in 10-year-old mystery of missing teenager

A CAR has been seized and police are awaiting the results of scientific tests as they continue investigating the 10-year-old disappearance of Huskisson teenager Kathleen Harris.

While police would not reveal the type of car or the area from which it was seized, the vehicle represents an important breakthrough in the case.

And it prompted a renewed call for public assistance to help find out what happened to the 15-year-old Huskisson girl, who has not been seen by family or friends since May 31, 1999.

She left her Keppel Street home at about 9pm on the day, but did not keep plans to meet up with friends the following day in an act described as completely out of character.

She had made no contact with any of her known friends or family in the 10 years since then and police admit they hold grave fears for her safety.

At the time of her disappearance Kathleen was well known within the Huskisson community and had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.

Shortly after the 10-year anniversary of her disappearance police made an appeal for information about what happened to Kathleen, bringing forward a number of new leads including information about the car.

Scientific officers in Sydney are examining the car for any clues to Kathleen’s disappearance.

Police are also following other lines of inquiry prompted by the call for information, and on Friday Shoalhaven Local Area Commander Superintendent Wayne Starling made another appeal for public information on Kathleen’s whereabouts in the hope of uncovering more clues.

Anyone with information about Kathleen’s disappearance is asked to contact Nowra Police on 4421 9699, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.