Police appeal to locate missing teen at Taree

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from the Forster area.

Tadgh Kelly, aged 13, was last seen at a shopping centre on Breese Parade, Taree, about 4.30pm today (Thursday 15 February 2024).

Unable to be located or contacted since, Tadgh was reported missing to officers attached to the Manning Great Lakes Police District, who commenced inquiries to locate him.

Police hold concerns for Tadgh’s welfare.

Tadgh is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of slim build, about 150 to 160cm tall, with short blonde hair.

He was last seen wearing a black Nike cap with a white Nike symbol on it, a black shirt with a Tommy Hilfiger label, black shorts and grey joggers.

Tadgh is known to utilise public transport and frequents the Newcastle and Sydney areas.

Anyone with information into Tadgh’s whereabouts is urged to contact 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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