Appeal to locate teenage boy missing from Greystanes

Thursday, 27 February 2025 11:34:28 AM

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 teenage boy missing from Sydney’s west.

Karika Strickland, aged 15, was last seen in Greystanes about 8.30pm last night (Wednesday 26 February 2025).

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

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

Karika is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, about 170cm tall, of medium build, with black hair.

He was last seen wearing a navy jersey, grey shorts and white shoes.

Karika is known to frequent the Pemulwuy, Greystanes, Pendle Hill and Parramatta areas.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Cumberland Police or 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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