Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from Sydney's west.
Arshiya Tajik, aged 9, was last seen leaving a home on Fairfield Road, Guildford West, about 4.20pm today (Wednesday 23 October 2024).
When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare as he lives with a number of disabilities.
Arshiya is described as being of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean appearance, about 145cm tall, of thin build, with black hair.
He was wearing a navy blue T-shirt with a logo on the front, jeans shorts and black sandals.
Arshiya was seen running along Charles Street, Guildford in a direction towards McCredie Road, Guildford.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Cumberland Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.