Appeal to locate teenage boy missing from Gymea

Thursday, 05 June 2025 05:05:22 PM

Please note: An image of the missing person is available on NSW Police Force social media sites.

Police are appealing for assistance to locate a teen missing from the Sydney’s south.

Samuel Heppleston, aged 15, was last seen leaving a school on the Princes Highway, Gymea, about 12pm yesterday (Wednesday 4 June 2025).

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

Police and family hold concerns due to his age.

Samuel is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with a thin build, about 165cm tall, and light brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a school uniform, a light blue hooded jumper and blue Nike shoes.

Samuel is known to frequent the Gymea area.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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