Appeal to locate teenage boy missing from Panania

Monday, 13 October 2025 11:23:18 AM

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 teenage boy missing from Sydney’s south-west.

Corey Anselmo, aged 14, was last seen in Panania last Saturday (11 October 2025).

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

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

Corey is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of thin build, with light brown hair and a “rat-tail” style haircut.

He is known to frequent the Panania, Cronulla, Leppington, Miranda and Hurstville areas.

Anyone with information about Corey’s whereabouts is urged to contact Bankstown Police or 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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