Police appeal to locate missing boy at Lake Illawarra

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

Blake Bonfield, aged 14, was last seen at a home on Messenger Road, Barrack Heights, about 8pm on Sunday 26 February 2023.

When he could not be contacted or located, officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District were notified on Thursday (2 March 2023) and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare due to his young age.

Blake is described a being of Caucasian appearance, about 155cm tall with slim build, short brown hair and is possibly wearing black Nike TN shoes.

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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