Concerns held for missing 10-year-old boy in Newcastle

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a missing boy from Newcastle.

Maxwell Carr, aged 10, was last seen about 8am today (Sunday 3 February 2019), leaving a rear carpark of an apartment block, on King Street, Newcastle.

Officers from Newcastle Police District were notified and commenced inquiries to locate him.

Police hold serious concerns for Maxwell's welfare due to his age and medical condition.

Maxwell is described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 145cm tall, of large build, and with short brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt, black shorts, socks, with no shoes.

Anyone who has information about Maxwell's whereabouts is urged to contact police immediately.

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.

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