Police are appealing for assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from the state's north.
Richard Wilder, aged 16, was last seen on Marika Street, Lochinvar, about 11am on Sunday 18 May 2025.
When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were contacted on Monday (26 May 2025) and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Richard is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 150cm-155cm tall, of medium build with light brown hair.
Police and family have concerns for his welfare due to his age.
He was last wearing a white Nike hoodie.
He is known to frequent the Newcastle areas.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
