BY JORDAN REGNIS
Newcastle Police have commenced inquiries into a man reported missing from Taree and are calling for public assistance to help find him.
22-year-old Izayah Paulson was last seen in Taree about 1pm on Saturday.
He's described as being of Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 170cm tall with a thin build, brown hair and brown eyes.
He has a tattoo with the word 'Paulson' down his spine and another one with the letters VL on his left hand.
Police believe Izayah may be in the Taree or Wingham areas.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.