Police appeal to locate man missing from Sydney's south-west 2 January

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Sydney's south-west.

Kenny Nguyen, aged 22, was last seen at a home in Canley Vale, about 4.30pm (Monday 2 January 2023).

When he could not be located, officers attached to Fairfield City Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as he lives with autism and is non-verbal.

Kenny is described as being of Asian appearance, about 160cm tall, slim build and has short black hair.

He is wearing an Ash Ketchum (Pokémon) costume, consisting of a red/black hat, blue hooded shirt with black sleeves, and black and green fingerless gloves.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to call Fairfield Police Station on (02) 9728 8399 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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