UPDATE! Urgent Appeal Launched To Find Boy Missing From Belmont North

 BY IAN CROUCH

 Great News!

Following extensive inquiries by police, Riley has been found safe and well in the early hours of Friday morning.

 Police have thanks the media and the community for their assistance.

 EARLIER:

Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to find a young boy who's gone missing at Lake Macquarie.

10-year-old Riley Baker was last seen at about 8.00pm on Thursday at a community hall on Old Belmont Road at Belmont North.

Police were notified when he couldn't be contacted or located.

Riley's described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 155cm tall with a thin build, short dark brown hair and was last seen wearing a gold football jersey, blue shorts and no shoes.

If you've seen Riley or know where he is call Belmont Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Missing boy Riley Baker

13-Year-Old Boy Missing From Raymond Terrace

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police are asking residents to be on the lookout for a teenage boy missing from Raymond Terrace.

13-year-old Hunter was last seen at 9:00pm on Monday the 18th of December, 2023.

At the time, he was wearing a black T-shirt, black denim shorts, a black cap, and running shoes.

He's described as being of Caucasian appearance, 175cm tall, of a thin build, with a pale complexion, and short, dark brown hair.  

Anyone who's seen him or knows where he may be, is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

13-Year-Old Boy Missing From Kurri Kurri

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from Kurri Kurri. 

13-year-old Ayden Jack was last seen at a home on Lang Street at about 5:30pm on Tuesday the 28th of November, 2023. 

At the time, he was wearing grey shorts and a red, white and blue Fila-branded puffer jacket.

Ayden may be on a pushbike and is known to frequent the Kurri Kurri, Weston and Cessnock areas.

His family and police hold concerns for his welfare due to his age.

Ayden is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of a medium build, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is being urged to contact Cessnock Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

13-Year-Old Boy Missing From Rutherford

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Port Stephens Hunter Police are appealing for assistance to locate a missing teenage boy. 

13-year-old Bryson was last seen in Rutherford on Friday the 13th of October, 2023. 

He's described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 120 and 130cm tall, of a thin build, with a fair complexion, and hazel-coloured eyes. 

Police say he's not in trouble, but officers and his family would like to know where he is. 

If you know where Bryson is, or can assist in locating him, please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

Missing Central Coast Teen Could Be In The Hunter

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police believe a teenager missing from the Central Coast could be in the Hunter. 

13-year-old Cohen Wentworth-Shields was last seen at the Gosford Railway Station at around 10:00am on Wednesday the 18th of October. 

He was wearing a brown hoodie with 'Red Lips' written on it, a red shirt, black shorts with a white stripe on the side, black Nike shoes, and was carrying a black Nike backpack. 

Cohen is known to frequent the Dungog area. 

Police and his family old serious concerns for his welfare due to his age. 

If you've seen him or known where he is, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.  

16-Year-Old Leonard Murphy Missing From Newcastle

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police and the family of a missing teenage boy from Newcastle are concerned for his welfare. 

16-year-old Leonard Murphy was last seen at a Wallsend shopping centre at about 3:30pm on Saturday the 19th of August 2023, wearing a grey jacket, black tracksuit pants, and a white hat.

He's described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 175cm tall, of a slim build, with short brown hair, and brown eyes.

Leonard is known to frequent the Newcastle, Tamworth, Woolloomooloo, and Mt Druitt areas.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

UPDATE! 13-Year-Old Missing From Raymond Terrace

BY OLIVIA DILLON and IAN CROUCH

Good news!

Kynan has been found safe and well.

Police say the 13-year-old was found at a relative's house at Tenambit at about 11.00pm on Thursday.

EARLIER:

Hunter residents are being asked to be on the lookout for a teenager missing from Raymond Terrace. 

13-year-old Kynan was last seen in Raymond Terrace at 8:30am on Tuesday the 25th of July. 

He's not in trouble, but police and his family need to make contact with him to make sure he's okay. 

Kynan's being described as Caucasian in appearance, about 150-155cm tall, between 45 and 50 kilograms in weight, of a thin build, with red hair and brown eyes. 

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is being asked to contact Raymond Terrace Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

Inquest Date Set For Missing Hunter Teen Zac Barnes

BY OLIVIA DILLON

An inquest is set to take place this month into the disappearance of Hunter teenager Zac Barnes, almost eight years after he was last seen.

The 18-year-old apprentice bricklayer was last seen leaving a friend's car near the intersection of Haussman Drive and Tripp Close at Thornton on the night of November 13 2016.

On the way to Thornton train station, Zac allegedly asked his friend to stop the car, and ran off with no wallet or phone and has never been heard from since.

Since then, a number of multi-agency search operations have taken place to no avail. 

The inquest will run from the 17th to the 19th of July and will be presided over by Deputy State Coroner Carmel Forbes.

Missing Hunter Teen Could be in Muswellbrook or Sydney

OLIVIA DILLON 

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from Muswellbrook.

16-year-old Thomas Beckingham was last seen leaving a home on Forbes Street at Muswellbrook, at 11:30 yesterday morning. 

Police and his family hold concern for his welfare due to his age. 

Thomas is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of a slim build, with brown hair, a moustache and brown eyes.

It's believed he's either in the Sydney or Muswellbook area. 

Anyone with information on his whereabout is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. 

Thomas Beckingham

Calls to Locate Missing Port Stephens Teen

BY OLIVIA DILLON  

Port Stephens Hunter Police are seeking assistance from the public to locate a missing teenager.

15-year-old Bailey was last seen in Corlette at about 3:30 on Saturday afternoon. 

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of thin build, with a fair complexion and brown hair.

Bailey is know to frequent the Nelson Bay area.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers. 

 

 

14-Year-Old Missing from Newcastle

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Newcastle City Police are seeking public assistance to locate 14-year-old Jett Ford-Lonergan.

Jett went missing from his home in Fletcher at 5.00pm Sunday 12 March 2023.

It's possible he was seen this morning on a public bus near Charlestown Square.

Jett was last seen wearing a black Adidas hat with a yellow image on the front, a black PUMA jumper, black jeans, and black Nike joggers.

Police have concerns for his welfare due to his age and medical condition.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.

Police Appeal for Help to Find Missing Singleton Teen

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Hunter Valley Police are seeking assistance from the public to locate a missing person. 

15-year-old Darcy Edwards was last sighted on George Street at Singleton on Thursday the 16th of February.

He is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, with an olive complexion, approximately 170 -180 cm tall, with a medium build, black hair, and brown eyes. 

Darcy is believed to still be in the Singleton surrounds or Newcastle area.  

Anyone with information is urged to contact Singleton Police Station or Crime Stoppers. 

15-year-old Darcy Edwards was last seen on George Street in Singleton. 

Appeal To Find Missing Newcastle Boy

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police are appealing for help to find a 13-year-old boy who's gone missing from Newcastle.

Cerise Elmes was last seen leaving a Wallsend home on March 15 and there are concerns for his welfare due to his age and a number of medical conditions.

Police believe he may be travelling with a woman known to him towards Queensland in a Silver Mitsubishi Pajero with the NSW registration CI 44 ED.

Cerise is described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 260cm and 165cm tall, with a thin build, black hair and brown eyes.

If you've seen Cerise or know where he is, contact police immediately.

Missing boy Cerise Elmes

Police Appealing for Help to Find 12-Year-Old Boy Missing From the Hunter

BY ISABEL EVERETT

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 12-year-old boy whose gone missing boy from the Hunter. 

Connor Fitzsimmons, was last seen leaving a home and riding his scooter on Kookaburra Street, Woodberry, about 11.10am on Monday.

Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were contacted and have commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare due to his age and a medical condition.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 140cm tall, with a thin build and dark brown faded hair. He was last seen wearing a camouflage cap, a grey hooded jumper, black jeans and black ‘Nike’ runners.

He is known to frequent the Wallsend and Newcastle areas.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact police immediately.

Connor Fitzsimmons

UPDATE! Autistic Boy Missing From Port Stephens Found in Blue Mountains

BY ISABEL EVERETT

A teenager who went missing in the Port Stephens area has been found safe and well in the Blue Mountains.

13-year-old Darshan Sigel was reported missing when he walked away from his mother at Heatherbrae and failed to return at around 9.15pm on Tuesday.

 Port Stephens and Hunter Police commenced an extensive search of the surrounding area with assistance from Police Rescue, Police Transport Command, the Dog Unit and the State Emergency Service.

Following inquiries and a public appeal, the teen was found after attending a high school on Martin Street, Katoomba, about 8.30am today. 

The boy is now in the care of relatives.

Police would like to thank the media and the community for their assistance.

UPDATE! Police Renew Appeal For Help To Find Missing Hunter Valley Man And Child

BY IAN CROUCH

Police say the missing man and child were found safe and well early Wednesday morning at Moree.

EARLIER:

There are serious concerns for a Hunter Valley man and child who've been missing since Tuesday morning.

57-year-old Michael Lantry and 4-year-old Conner Lanrty were last seen boarding a bus on Wollombi Road at Millfield bound for Cessnock at about 8.30am on Tuesday 24 March 2020.

However , the pair failed to return home.

Michael is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall with a thin build, blue eyes, grey hair and a beard.

He was last seen wearing jeans, a grey jumper and joggers.

Conner is about 100cm tall with a thin build, blonde hair and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a 'Ben 10' backpack.

If you've seen them, call Triple Zero immediately.

Missing Michael and Conner Lantry.  Police say Mr Lantry has trimmed his beard since this photo was taken

UPDATE! Search Under Way For Missing Boy From Cameron Park

BY IAN CROUCH

Great news!

11-year-old Thanakorn Deesud has been found safe and well.

Police say he returned to his Cameron Park home at about 8.00am today.

EARLIER:

Police have issued a public appeal for help to find a 11-year-old boy who's gone missing from Cameron Park.

Thanakorn Deesud was last seen at his home in Salamon Road at about 6.15pm on Sunday.

Despite an extensive search of local bushland, police have been unable to locate him and there are concerns for his welfare due to his age.

Thanakorn is described as being of Asian appearance with a slight build, about 140 centimetres tall with black hair.

He was last seen wearing black pyjamas and no shoes.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact police immediately or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

11-year-old Thanakor Deesud has been reported missing from Cameron Park