Twenty-six years ago, today, Gordana Kotevski was bundled into white Toyota Hilux in suburban Charlestown and was never seen again.
The 16-year-old had been late-night shopping with friends before she made the short walk toward her aunt's house in Powell Street about 8.45pm on November 24, 1994, when she was set upon only 50 metres from her destination.
Police are continuing their appeal for information about Gordana's disappearance and a team of detectives has been re-examining her case - along with some other long-running Hunter missing persons matters - as part of a special strike force.
"Lake Macquarie detectives continue to investigate the disappearance and suspected murder of Gordana Kotevski 26-years ago today under Strike Force Arapaima," police said.
Read more: Police re-open cold case of missing teenager (2009)
"Twenty-six years is a long time to have no answers, and strike force investigators are continuing their review to find out what happened to Gordana so her family can have closure."
- Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
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