Police Seek Missing Leichhardt Teen

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from Sydney's inner west.

Malakai Taliana, aged 15, was last seen at Leichhardt about 9am on Thursday 10 April 2025.

When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Leichhardt Police Area Command were notified today, Friday 18 April 2025 and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for Malakai's welfare due to his age.

He is described as being of Pacific Islander / Maori appearance, about 180cm tall, of medium build, with black hair in a mullet style, brown eyes and a moustache.

He was last seen wearing a red "Puma" brand jumper

Anyone with information on Charles' whereabouts is urged to call Leichhardt 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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