Appeal to locate missing teen boy - Beecroft

Thursday, 04 April 2024 03:32:20 PM

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing person is available on NSW Police Force social media pages.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from north west Sydney.

Jaiwen Zheng, aged 16, was last seen leaving a home on Beecroft Road, Beecroft on Saturday 24 February.

When he was unable to be located or contacted since, Jaiwen was reported missing to officers attached to Ryde Police Area Command, who commenced inquiries to locate him.

Police hold serious concerns for his welfare due to his age, as he is an international student from China and has limited English-language skills.

Jaiwen is described as being of Asian appearance, about 170cm tall, of thin build, with brown eyes and black hair.

Anyone with information in relation to his whereabout is urged to contact Ryde 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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