Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from the Central Coast.
Nicholas Cross, aged 17, was last seen at Gosford Hospital about 5.30pm yesterday (Sunday 28 November 2021).
Initial inquiries suggest he may have then travelled to the Castle Hill area.
After failing to return home, officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command commenced inquiries to locate him.
Family and police hold concerns for his welfare due to his age.
Nicholas is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm – 175cm tall, of thin build, with red hair and blue eyes.
He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants and white shoes.
Nicholas is believed to be travelling on public transport and could be in the Castle Hill, Parramatta or Central Coast areas.
Anyone with information about Nicholas's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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