Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from the state's north.
Hayden Holmes, aged 14, was last seen on Church Street, Rutherford, about 5pm on Thursday (19 September 2025).
When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Port Stephens/Hunter Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Family and police hold concerns for his welfare due to his age.
Hayden is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 160cm tall, slim build with brown hair.
He is known to frequent the Maitland, Cessnock and Singleton area.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Maitland Police Stations or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact police or 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.
