Kerry Anne Joel spent much of her teenage years in the beachside suburbs of southern Sydney.

When she wasn't at school she spent time at Flashes, an amusement arcade in Cronulla.

She also rode her dirt bike on local ovals and was a regular at a motocross track on the NSW Central Coast.

One day in early 1980, Kerry took her mother's car out for a joyride with two friends. One of those friends was Elaine Johnson.

On her way home Kerry had a small accident.

Fearing she would get in trouble, Kerry drove the damaged car home before leaving on foot with the same two friends. It is believed Kerry, Elaine and the friend headed to Flashes.

It’s been 45 years since she was last seen in The Shire area of Cronulla.

Searching for Elaine is a series from Out From The Cold, part of Happy Tuesday Productions.

If you have information about Elaine Johnson or Kerri Ann Joel, you can get in touch at Help Find Elaine Johnson or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Searching for Elaine was produced by Kate Kachor and Sally Spicer, editing by Dan McHugh and Matt Haywood, artwork by Nic Watts.

'Wildflowers' by Jess Ribeiro.