Police appeal to locate boy missing from Goonellabah

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from the state's far north coast.

Bryce Hope, aged 12, was last leaving a house on Campbell Crescent, Goonellabah, about 2pm on Monday (1 May 2023).

When he failed to return home or make contact with family members, he was reported missing to officers from Richmond Police District, who commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

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

Bryce is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 165cm tall, of a thin build, and has short brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a grey coloured school polo shirt, black shorts, and black and white sneakers.

Bryce is known to frequent the Lismore and Goonellabah areas.

Anyone who may have seen Bryce or has information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact Lismore Police 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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