Police appeal to locate missing boy - Ponds

*PLEASE NOTE: An image of Awab Farhan will be uploaded to NSWPF social media pages*

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a boy missing from Sydney's Northwest.

Awab Farhan, aged 12, was last seen about 4.30pm yesterday (Monday 21 March 2022) when he left an address on Lodore Street, The Ponds, and boarded the 752 bus to Blacktown.

He hasn't been seen or heard from since and was reported missing to Riverstone Police Area Command who commenced inquiries.

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

Awab is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, of thin build, 165cm – 170cm tall, with black hair. He was last seen wearing a long sleeve blue and white 'Fila' shirt with a black shirt underneath, black tracksuit pants, black 'Nike' shoes, and a khaki rain jacket.

He is known to frequent the areas of Liverpool and Bankstown.

Anyone with information on Awab's whereabouts is urged to contact Blacktown Police.

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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