Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from Sydney's west.
James Leuthwaite, aged 12, was last seen in Shalvey about 4pm today (Wednesday 26 March 2025).
When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Mt Druitt Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police hold concerns for James' welfare due to his age.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 150cm tall, with a thin build, brown hair and blue eyes.
James was last seen wearing a red t-shirt and dark blue shorts.
Anyone with information into James' whereabouts is urged to contact Mt Druitt 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.
