Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from the Lake Macquarie region.
Rhylan O'Keefe, aged 14, was last seen on Barlee Street, Morisset Park, about 7.30am yesterday (Tuesday 21 October 2025).
When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were notified and inquiries commenced to locate him.
Police and family hold concerns for Rhylan's welfare due to his young age.
Rhylan is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170-180cm tall, slim build with blue eyes and brown hair.
He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black pants, and black and white Nike shoes.
Rhylan is known to frequent the Morriset, Bonnells Bay and Newcastle areas.
Anyone with information about Rhylan's whereabouts is urged to contact Lake Macquarie Police or 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.
