ACT Policing has launched a public appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of a missing 15-year-old girl from Canberra, with authorities expressing significant concerns for her welfare.
Details of the disappearance
Ava Keenan was last seen on the evening of Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December 2025. The teenager was reportedly in the Charnwood area and was heading in the direction of Dunlop when she was last sighted. She has not made contact with family or friends since that time, prompting the urgent police response.
Description and last known clothing
Ava is described as having a Caucasian appearance with a fair complexion. She has long dark brown hair and a slim build. When she was last seen, she was wearing a distinctive outfit consisting of a black shirt, a yellow jacket, and a pair of ripped denim jeans.
Police have released these details in the hope that members of the public may recognise her or recall seeing someone matching her description in the northern Canberra suburbs during the Christmas period.
Police appeal for public assistance
Officers from ACT Policing are urging anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, to come forward immediately. They have emphasised their serious concerns for Ava's safety and wellbeing.
Anyone who has seen Ava Keenan or who may have knowledge of her current location is asked to contact ACT Policing directly on 131 444. When making a report, please quote the police reference number: 8255780.
The public appeal highlights the collaborative effort often required between law enforcement and the community to safely locate missing persons, especially young people.
