Police appeal to locate missing teen at Doonside

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager missing from Sydney’s west.

Simon Pitt, aged 16, was last seen near Nurragingy Reserve, Doonside, around 5pm today (Tuesday 7 November 2023).

When he could not be located or contacted, officers from Blacktown Police Area Command were notified and commenced an investigation to locate him.

Police and family hold serious concerns for Simon’s welfare.

Simon is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, about 180cm tall, of medium build, with dark hair and brown eyes.

It’s believed he may be in the Doonside area, near Doonside Railway Station.

Anyone who sees Simon or has any information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Blacktown 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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