Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from the Lake Illawarra region.
Jack Smith, aged 14, was last seen in Albion Park on Thursday (25 July 2024).
When he could not be contacted or located, officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for his welfare due to his age.
Jack is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 150cm, of thin build, with brown hair worn in a ponytail and grey eyes.
He is known to frequent the Albion Park, Shellharbour, and Warrawong areas.
Anyone with information into Jack's whereabouts is urged to call Lake Illawarra Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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