Kathleen went missing 5 minutes drive from my kid's school. Whenever I've searched her case before, all I came up with was the Australian Federal Police official missing person's site - which had little more than name, d.o.b & date last seen.
Today I found much more. I think I mentioned no Australian town being immune from bikers & their shit, in another thread recently but I had no idea about their involvement in the only missing case on this part of the coast ...poor kid was only 15 for fucks sake, she'd only been in Australia for 4 years & she was living alone in a flat attached to the local Rebels clubhouse??
http://www.australianmissingpersonsr...com/Harris.htm
.Kathleen Karina HARRIS
DOB: 1983
HAIR: Brown
CIRCUMSTANCES: Kathleen has been missing from her flat at Huskisson since 31 May, 1999. She had a medical condition for which she took regular medication. She did not keep an appointment at Nowra Hospital on the day she disappeared. Reported missing to: Huskisson Police Station.
Ten year anniversary of teenage girl's disappearance - Huskisson
2009-06-19 10:24:16
NSW Police continuing to investigate the disappearance of a teenage girl on the state's South Coast 10 years ago are renewing their appeal for public assistance.
Kathleen Harris was last seen at her home at Keppel Street, Huskisson, about 9pm on 31 May 1999.
At the time of her disappearance, the 15-year-old was in good spirits and had made arrangements to meet with friends the following day, but never showed up.
Police have genuine fears for her safety and have been told her disappearance is completely out of character. Investigators would like to speak to anyone who can provide them with information about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Kathleen has made no contact with family and friends in Australia and overseas in the past 10 years and there are grave concerns for her welfare.
Kathleen was born in Costa Rica. At the time of her disappearance she was 160-169cm tall, with a slim build, brown to blonde collar-length hair and an olive complexion.
She was last seen wearing brown corduroy jeans, a white long-sleeved top and pair of brown strap-up boots. All of her personal belongings and clothing were found at her unit by police.
Anyone with information about Kathleen's disappearance or with knowledge of her whereabouts is urged to contact Nowra Detectives on (02) 4421-9699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/can_you...is_-_july_2012
Police investigating the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl from her South Coast home 13 years ago have welcomed the announcement of a $100,000 reward by the NSW Government.
Kathleen Harris was last seen at her home by her friend Clinton Hanlon about 9pm in Huskisson on Sunday 31 May 1999, Mr Hanlon was a member of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang and Kathleen?s home adjoined the clubhouse.
She had planned to meet with friends the following day but never arrived. She was subsequently reported missing by her father and Mr Hanlon.
Police are treating her disappearance as suspicious and have not ruled out that Kathleen may have been murdered.
Detectives from the Shoalhaven Local Area Command continue to investigate Kathleen?s disappearance under Strike Force Jerrett and hope the reward may encourage someone to come forward.
?Kathleen?s disappearance was completely out of character,? Shoalhaven Local Area Commander, Superintendent Joe Cassar, said. ?Her personal belongings, including her purse and keys, were located in her home, and family and friends have not heard from her since she went missing.
?Kathleen had been in Australia since 1995 since moving here with her father from her native Costa Rica, but she had always kept in close contact with her relatives and friends back home. ?No-one has been able to shed any light on why she would disappear without a trace, and that?s why we believe she may have met with foul play.
?However, someone out there knows what happened to Kathleen and we do hope the incentive of a $100,000 reward may encourage them to come forward.
?By providing that information to police, they could help bring some closure to her family who just want to know the truth.?
Superintendent Cassar said a renewed appeal for information three years ago had led to the forensic examination of a vehicle.
?That certainly remains a line of inquiry, but what we really need to move forward in this case is further information from the public,? he said.
Kathleen was 160-170cm tall, with a slim build, brown to blonde collar-length hair and an olive complexion. She was last seen wearing brown corduroy jeans, a white long-sleeved top and a pair of brown strap-up boots.
Anyone with information about Kathleen?s disappearance is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously.
The reward of up to $100,000 is payable for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for Kathleen?s suspected murder.
July 2012