Missing teen Lachlan Cowan

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Doreen teenager Lachlan Cowan.

The 14-year-old was last seen at his home address about 11am on Saturday 17 August.

Police and family have concerns for his welfare due to his age.

Lachlan is about 183cm tall with a thin build, fair complexion, and red hair.

He was last seen wearing a white hooded top, black Nike shorts, black and white runners, and was carrying a black backpack.

Investigators have released an image of Lachlan in the hope someone knows of his current whereabouts.

He is known to frequent the Greensborough, Whittlesea and Meblourne CBD areas.

Anyone who sees Lachlan or has information on her whereabouts is urged to contact Mernda Police Station on 9216 1200.

/Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here.