Police appeal to locate teenager missing from Rutherford

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from Hunter region.

Beau Hartill-Law, aged 12, was last seen at an oval on Alexandra Avenue, Rutherford, about 4pm on Friday (20 October 2023).

When he could not be located or contacted, officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were notified and commenced inquiries to locate him.

Police hold concerns of his welfare due to his age.

Beau is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of a slim build, about 150cm-155cm tall, with red/ginger coloured hair and blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing a whit t-shirt, brown shorts and black shoes.

Anyone who has seen Beau or has information of 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.

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