Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from Sydney's south west.
Lazarus Rokmann, aged 14, was last seen at a school in Lakemba about 2.30pm on Monday (5 August 2024).
Unable to be located since, Lazarus was reported missing to officers attached to Campsie Police Area Command, who commenced inquiries to locate him.
Police and family have serious concerns for Lazarus' welfare due to his age.
Lazarus is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, about 165cm-170cm tall, of medium build, with black hair.
He was last seen wearing dark coloured shorts, black hooded jumper and a school shirt. He was seen carrying a black cross-body bag at the time.
Lazarus may have a bandage over his left knee.
He is known to frequent the Bankstown, Hurstville, and Merrylands areas.
Anyone with information into Lazarus' whereabouts is urged to contact Campsie 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.