Police appeal to locate boy missing from Bowenfels

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy reported missing from the state’s west.

Joshua Tuiletufuga, aged 11, was last seen at a home on Landa Street, Bowenfels, about 9am yesterday (Wednesday 20 December 2023).

Unable to be located or contacted since, officers attached to Chifley Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police hold serious concerns for Josh’s welfare due to his age.

Josh is described as being of Maori/Pacific Islander appearance, of medium build and has short black hair.

He was last seen wearing a black SAMOA shirt and black shorts.

Josh is known to use the railway line and frequents the Mount Druitt and Blacktown areas.

Anyone who may have seen Josh or has information on his whereabouts is urged to contact police 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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