Cherie Westell
Cherie Westell | |
|---|---|
 Cherie Westell | |
| Born | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Disappeared | 12 December 2000 Wantirna South, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation | Student |
| Known for | Unsolved missing person case |
Cherie (Sherrie) Westell is an Australian teenager who disappeared on 12 December 2000 in Wantirna South, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. She was 15 years old at the time of her disappearance.[1]
Disappearance
Westell was last seen after attending a dental appointment in Wantirna South around 12:30 pm. She later made a phone call from a public telephone box, saying she intended to catch a train home to Ringwood — this was her final confirmed contact.[2]
Investigation and reward
Police have treated the case as a suspected homicide. In December 2022, Victoria Police announced a $1 million reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for her disappearance.[3][4]
Media coverage and public response
The case has been featured in media appeals, including renewed calls from her family, who continue to hope for answers. Journalists and authorities have highlighted the emotional toll on the family and the long-running nature of the investigation.[5]
References
- ↑ "Missing person: Cherie Westell". Victoria Police. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ↑ Silva, Itai (14 December 2022). "Detectives hopeful a million-dollar reward will help solve long-running case of missing Cherie Westell". ABC News. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ↑ "Victoria Police announce $1 million reward in 'suspicious disappearance' of Cherie Westell in 2000". 9News. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ↑ "'Cherie most likely died': Cops offer $1m reward to solve suspicious disappearance of Cherie Westell in 2000". News.com.au. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ↑ "Missing Aust teen's family still have hope". Herald Sun. AAP. 23 May 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2025.