Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.
Aiden Ryk, aged 17, was last seen on Gilbert Street, Dover Heights, about 7.40am today (Tuesday 16 January 2024).
When he could not be located, officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold serious concerns for Aiden’s welfare, as he is non-verbal and lives with autism.
Aiden is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall with slim build and brown hair.
He was last seen wearing a green long-sleeve shirt, grey shorts, headphones and no shoes.
He is known to frequent local parks and may enter the front yards of properties.
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.
