Boy missing from Coonamble found

A boy who was reported missing from mid-western NSW has been located safe and well.

The 12-year-old boy was last seen boarding a bus in Coonamble en route to Dubbo on Sunday 18 September 2022.

When he failed to make contact with family members, officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Following inquiries and a public appeal, the boy was located in Mount Druitt about 8pm last night (Thursday 22 September 2022).

Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.

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