Police are currently undertaking a land search for a teenager missing on the states mid north coast.
Juztun Ward, aged 13, was last seen about 6pm today (Thursday 18 May 2023) walking into bush land near a golf course along The Lakes Way, Tuncurry.
Officers from Manning Great Lakes Police District were notified and immediately co-ordinated a search to locate him.
Serious concerns are held for Juztun due to his age and a number of medical conditions he has.
Juztun is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 150cm tall, thin build, fair complexion and short brown hair.
He was last seen wearing a dark blue hooded jumper, black track pants, black shoes with white stripes.
Supporting local police in the search is the NSW Police Dog Squad and State Emergency Service (SES).
Anyone who may sight Juztun or has any information is urged to contact Taree 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.
