Police Appeal To Locate Missing Teen – Maitland Area

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy believed missing in the state’s Hunter Region.

Christian Nicholls, aged 14, from Carlton, was last seen about 9.45am today (Tuesday 12 November 2024) at Central railway station.

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to St George Police Area Command District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Inquiries by police have indicated Christian may have caught a train to the Maitland area.

Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare due to his age and that he lives with a medical condition.

Christian is described as Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of medium build and has dark brown hair.

He was last seen wearing cream-coloured pants, a grey zip-up hoodie and black shoes and carrying a brown Nike bag.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact their nearest police station 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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