Police appeal to locate teenager missing from Koonawarra

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from Lake Illawarra area.

Phoenix Pritchard, aged 15, was last seen on Fowlers Road, Koonawarra, about 3am on Wednesday (30 August 2023).

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District were notified on Wednesday (30 August 2023) and commenced an inquiry into his whereabouts.

Police hold serious concerns for his welfare due to his young age.

Phoenix is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 170cm tall, thin build, with black hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing black pants and a grey jumper.

He is known to frequent the Dapto area.

Anyone with information into Phoenix’s whereabouts is urged to call Lake Illawarra Police District 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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