Police appeal to locate boy missing from Gosford

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from the Central Coast.

Cohen Wentworth-Shields, aged 13, was last seen at Gosford Railway Station around 10am on Wednesday (18 October 2023).

When he failed to return and could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District were later notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Despite extensive inquiries, Cohen has not been located. Police and family hold concerns for her welfare due to his age.

Cohen is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of solid build, with light brown hair.

He was last seen wearing brown hoodie with a “Red Lips” writing, red shirt, black shorts with a white stripe on the side, black Nike shoes, and was carrying a black Nike backpack.

Cohen is known to frequent the Lake Haven and Dungog areas.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to call 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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