Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Port Stephens area.
Jack Taylor, aged 14, was last seen on Schank Drive, Metford, about 8.25am today (Thursday 19 February 2026).
When he failed to return home and could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Jack's welfare as he lives with a number of medical conditions which require regular medication.
Jack is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, of slim build, with short brown hair.
He was last seen wearing a school uniform consisting of black shorts, a white shirt, and black shoes.
Jack was last seen heading in the direction of Metford Railway Station and is known to frequent the Thornton shopping centre.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to call Maitland Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 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.
