Police appeal to locate missing boy near Crookwell

**PLEASE NOTE: An image of Toby Bale can be found on NSWPF social media pages **

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a young boy missing from the states south.

Toby Bale, aged 12, was last seen at his home in Bigga – approximately 55km from Crookwell, about 2pm today (Saturday 25 June 2022).

Unable to be located since, Toby was reported missing to officers attached to Hume Police District, who commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold serious concerns for Toby's welfare due to his young age.

Toby is described as Caucasian appearance, 165cm, medium build and short light coloured hair.

He was wearing a blue/grey jacket, blue jeans and blue shoes.

Toby is known to frequent the Crookwell, Goulburn and Windellama areas.

Anyone with information into Toby's whereabouts is urged to contact the Hume Police District 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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