Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager missing from the Sanctuary Point area.
Patrick O'Leary, aged 14, was last seen in the Sanctuary Point / St Georges Basin area, about 10am yesterday (Friday 20 May 2022).
When Patrick could not be contacted or located, officers from South Police District were notified and commenced an investigation into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold serious concerns for Patrick's welfare due to his age.
Patrick is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of slim build, about 165cm tall, with strawberry blond hair.
He was last seen wearing a black jumper, grey tracksuit pants, and a black 'Santa Cruz' backpack.
Anyone with information about Patrick's whereabouts is urged to contact South Coast Police District 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.