**PLEASE NOTE: An image of Zachariah Hart can be found on NSWPF social media pages***
***A geo-targeting alert has been issued for Zachariah in the Mittagong, Bowral, Sutton Forest, Exeter, Bundanoon and surrounding areas. If you receive a message from +6144444444, it is not a scam***
A search is underway for a missing teenager from the Southern Highlands.
Zachariah Hart, aged 14, was last seen near Vale View Street, Moss Vale about 3.50pm today (Friday 20 May 2022).
Officers from The Hume Police District were notified when he couldn't be located or contacted and commenced an investigation into his whereabouts.
Inquires have established that he may have been in the vicinity of Moss Vale or Sutton Forest at 9.46pm.
Serious concerns are held for Zachariah's welfare as he lives with autism.
Zachariah is described as being of Asian appearance, 155cm tall, of slim build and with medium length dark brown hair.
He was last seen wearing his school uniform from Southern Highlands Christian School. The uniform consists of a white shirt, green tie and grey pants.
Anyone who may have knowledge of Zachariah's whereabouts are urged to contact Southern Highlands Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about Zachariah's whereabouts 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.
