Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy reported missing from Sydney's west.
Aaron Smith, aged 16, was last seen in Pendle Hill about 4pm on Saturday 24 January 2026.
When he was unable to be contacted or located, officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police have concerns for Aaron's welfare due to his age.
Aaron is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm-170cm tall, with a thin build, and black shoulder-length hair.
He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black coloured shorts, black coloured shoes and carrying a dark coloured bag.
He is known to the frequent the Penrith area.
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.
