Missing teenager located at Tuncurry

A teenage boy missing from the states mid north coast has been located safe and well.

The 13-year-old was last seen walking into bush land near a golf course along The Lakes Way, Tuncurry, about 6pm yesterday (Thursday 18 May 2023).

Officers from Manning Great Lakes Police District were notified and in conjunction with the NSW Police Dog Squad and the State Emergency Service (SES) a land search was activated to locate the boy.

Shortly before midnight he was located by rescuers.

Police would like to thank the media and public for their assistance.

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