Appeal to locate teenage boy missing from Waratah

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from the states Hunter Region.

Archer Haynes-Prior, aged 14, was last seen on Station Street, Waratah, about 7.30pm yesterday (Sunday 1 November 2026).

When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Newcastle City Police District were notified and inquiries into his whereabouts commenced.

There are concerns for Archer’s welfare due to his young age.

Archer is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 185cm tall, of thin build, with brown hair.

He was last seen wearing black tracksuit pants, a black Geed Up hoodie and blue Nike TN shoes.

Archer is known to frequent the Wallsend, Shortland and Sydney CBD areas.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Newcsatle 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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