Appeal to locate teenage boy missing from Lakemba

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:06:50 AM

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

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy from Sydney’s south west.

Ebrahim Elashwah, aged 14, was last seen on Vivienne Avenue, Lakemba, about 1.30am (Friday 10 October 2025).

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

Police hold concerns for Ebrahim’s welfare given his age.

Ebrahim is described as being of African appearance, about 160cm tall, of medium build, with short black hair.

He was last seen riding a bicycle wearing a black hooded jersey and black trackpants

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Campsie Police or Crime Stoppers: 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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