Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from Sydney’s west.
Zachary Cole, aged 11, was last seen on Bel-Air Road, Penrith, about 8.30am yesterday (Wednesday 26 August 2026).
Officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into Zachary’s whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Zachary’s welfare due to his age.
Zachary is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 150cm – 160cm tall, of thin build, with blond hair and blue/grey eyes.
He was last seen wearing a black jacket and black shorts.
Zachary is known to frequent the Penrith area.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
