Appeal to locate man missing from Taree

Tuesday, 12 November 2024 12:36:23 PM

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

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man reported missing from the Taree area.

Izayah Paulson, 22, was last seen in Taree about 1pm on Saturday 9 November 2024.

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Newcastle City Police District were notified today (Tuesday 12 November 2024) and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for Izayah’s welfare.

Izayah is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 170cm tall with a thin build, brown hair and brown eyes.

He has a tattoo with the word ‘Paulson’ down his spine, and another one with the letters ‘VL’ on his left hand.

Police believe Izayah may be in the Taree or Wingham areas.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Newcastle City 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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