Appeal to locate missing teenager - Cumberland PAC

Saturday, 08 June 2024 10:19:06 PM

*** A Geo-targeting alert has been issued for Yaylen Parkes to the Balmain area. If you receive a message from +61 444 444 444, it is not a scam. ***

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 missing teenage boy from Sydney’s south-west.

Yaylen Parkes, aged 14, was last seen at Girraween, about 12pm yesterday (Friday 7 June 2024).

When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command were notified today (Saturday 8 June 2024) and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Due to his age, there are serious concerns for his’s welfare.

Yaylen is described as being Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, 160cm, medium build, brown eyes and short dark hair.

He was last seen wearing a black jacket, grey shorts and black shoes.

Yaylen is known to frequent the Cumberland, Leichhardt and Inner West areas.

Inquiries have established that he maybe in the Balmain area.

Anyone with information into Yaylen’s whereabouts is urged to call Granville Police Station 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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