Appeal to locate missing boy - Penrith

Monday, 23 September 2024 10:18:50 PM

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

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from Sydney’s northwest.

Koby Kearney, aged 12, was last seen at Penrith railway station about 4.45pm on Wednesday 18 September 2024.

When Koby failed to return home and could not be contacted, officers attached to Mt Druitt Police Area Command were notified yesterday (Sunday 22 September 2024) and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold serious concerns for Koby’s welfare due to his young age.

Koby is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 155cm tall with medium build and short light brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a hoodie and shorts and white joggers.

Koby is known to frequent the suburbs of Penrith, Mt Druitt and Blacktown and is known to use the railway network.

Anyone with information into this whereabouts is urged to call 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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