Appeal to locate teen missing from Lake Macquarie area

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from the State’s north.

Charlie Ravesi, aged 13, was last seen on Donnelly Road, Arcadia Vale, on Thursday 18 June 2026.

When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were notified yesterday (Tuesday 30 June 2026) and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

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

Charlie is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 140cm tall, of thin build, with brown hair, and blue eyes.

He is known to frequent the Belmont, Belmont North and Charlestown areas.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Lake Macquarie Police District 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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