Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager missing from Sydney's north west.
Preston Young, aged 16, was last seen at Quakers Court in Quakers Hill about 10am yesterday (Tuesday 14 March 2023).
He was reported missing to officers from Riverstone Police Area Command after he failed to return home from school that day and could not be contacted.
Police and family hold concern for his welfare.
Preston is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of thin build with brown eyes and brown hair in a mullet.
He was last seen wearing a black jumper with blue shorts and black and green shoes.
Preston is known to frequent the areas of Quakers Hill, Blacktown, Fairfield, Woodcroft and Sydney CBD.
Anyone who may have seen Preston or has information that could assist is urged to contact Riverstone Police Station 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.
