Police Appeal To Locate Missing Boy At Newcastle

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

Robert Lovegrove, aged 13, was last seen at a school in Hamilton South around 9am on Thursday 25 October 2024.

When he could not be located or contacted since, officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were notified on Friday (25 October 2024) at 6pm and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

There are concerns for Robert's welfare as he lives with a medical condition that requires medication.

Robert is described as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island appearance, about 160cm tall, of thin build, with black mullet-style hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black shorts, black shoes and carrying a bum bag.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact 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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