Commonwealth Games medallist pleas for missing daughter
A Commonwealth Games medallist has issued an emotional plea for information on the whereabouts of his 15-year-old daughter.
Marty Jackson's daughter Marlie was last seen in Port Melbourne four days ago, although she usually lives with her dad in Geelong.
He believed Marlie had been in contact with friends, but her family had been "unable to make contact" with the teen.
In an emotional post to Facebook, Marty asked his friends and family for any updates on his daughter's whereabouts.
"If you hear from her or have any information that could held bring her home it would be greatly appreciated," he wrote, before adding, "Marlie is 15yo, approx 163cm tall with long strawberry blonde hair."
He concluded by stating her disappearance had been reported to Geelong Police Station.
Marty's post was flooded with comments from loved ones and strangers alike sending their well wishes for Marlie, and their hopes that she return home safely.
Marty later updated the post to say Marlie had been in contact over the phone, but he was still concerned for her safety and adding that he "just wants her home".
Marty Jackson is a para-athlete who won silver in shotput at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
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