Appeal to locate teen missing from Newcastle

Saturday, 08 March 2025 09:18:19 AM

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 missing from Elermore Vale.

Jade Smith, aged 17, was last seen about 8.30am on Tuesday 4 March, 2025, at Elermore Vale.

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Newcastle City Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police hold concerns for Jade’s welfare due to his age and several medical conditions he suffers.

He is described as Caucasian in appearance, 185cm tall with a large build with dark hair and brown eyes.

He is known to frequent the Elermore Vale, Kahibah, Charlestown, Hamilton South, Redhead, Richmond Vale, Wilberforce, Marsden Park, Croydon, Dee Why.

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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