Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from Sydney's southwest.
Riyan Ayas, aged 11, was last seen at Bankstown, about 7pm yesterday (Friday 10 April 2026).
When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Campsie Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and her family have concerns for Riyan's welfare given his age.
Riyan is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, about 150cm tall, thin build and short black hair.
He maybe in the company of 12-year-old Noor Dilkayas who is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, about 155cm tall, thin build and light brown hair.
Riyan is known to frequent the Wiley Park, Bankstown, Chullora, Strathfield, Lidcombe and Parramatta areas, utilising the rail network.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Campsie Police Area Command or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
