Police appeal to locate teen missing from Dean Park

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from Sydney's west.

Vincent Alauni, aged 13, was last seen leaving his home on Denbern Street, Dean Park about 1pm on Wednesday 20 April 2022.

When he failed to return home, officers from Riverstone Police Area Command were notified yesterday (Thursday 28 April 2022) and have since been conducting inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for Vincent's welfare, due to his age.

Vincent is described as being of Maori/Pacific Islander appearance, of thin build, about 160cm tall, with black hair and brown eyes.

He may be wearing a grey coloured tracksuit.

Vincent is known to frequent the Blacktown, Mount Druitt and St Marys areas.

Anyone with information regarding Vincent's whereabouts is urged to contact Riverstone Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or 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.

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