NSW police appeal to locate missing teen

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teen missing from the state’s Far South Coast.

Timon Lyons, who also goes by Tim, aged 17, was last seen at his home on Kulbordi Close, Tura Beach, between 9.30pm and 10pm yesterday (Wednesday 1 February 2023) and has not contacted friends or family since.

When he failed to return home, officers from South Coast Police District were notified about 12.20am today (Thursday 2 February 2023), who commenced inquiries to locate him.

There are serious concerns for Tim’s welfare.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 175cm-180cm tall, of thin build with dark brown hair.

Tim was last seen wearing blue trousers, a long-sleeved blue shirt, and a blue puffer jacket with white shoulders.

Tim is known to frequent the Tura Beach, Pambula, Pambula Beach, Merimbula and ACT areas, and may be travelling towards Cooma.

Anyone with information about Tim’s whereabouts is urged to contact Merimbula 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.

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