Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from south of Wollongong.
Jack Smith, aged 14, was last seen in Albion Park on Wednesday 10 July 2024.
When he could not be located, officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold serious concerns for Jack's welfare due to his age.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 150cm tall, of thin build with brown hair that is short at the front and a ponytail at the back.
Jack is known to frequent Albion Park, Shellharbour and Warrawong.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to call Lake Illawarra 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.
