Appeal to locate teenage boy missing from Emerald Beach

Saturday, 07 December 2024 01:58:48 PM

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 reported missing on the state’s North Coast.

Jacob Partridge, aged 17, was last seen by friends at Emerald Beach, 20km north of Coffs Harbour, yesterday (Friday 6 December 2024).

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District were notified today (Saturday 7 December 2024), and an investigation commenced into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as his behaviour is considered out of character.

Jacob is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of medium build, with long brown hair.

Jacob is known to frequent the Emerald Beach area

Anyone with information that may assist investigators 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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