Search to resume for missing boy - North Avoca

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 06:37:23 AM

The search for a teenage boy last seen in the water off North Avoca beach will resume today.

About 3pm yesterday (Tuesday 24 December 2024), emergency services were called to North Avoca Beach following reports of a 15-year-old teenage boy missing in the water.

Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District, with the assistance of the Marine Area Command, NSW Ambulance, Surf Life Saving NSW, Marine Rescue NSW and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter conducted a search of the area; however, they were unable to locate the missing swimmer.

The multi-agency search for the missing boy will recommence today (Wednesday 25 December 2024).

Anyone with information about the boy’s whereabouts are urged to contact Brisbane Water 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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