Police search for missing Muswellbrook teen

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from the state's Hunter Valley

Damien Southeron aged 13, was last seen in Muswellbrook about 4pm last Thursday (9 March 2023).

He was reported missing to officers from Hunter Valley Police District on Saturday (11 March 2023), who commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concern for his welfare due to his age.

Damien is described as Caucasian appearance, thin build fair skin, and short red hair. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie jumper, black shorts and two-tone coloured sneakers.

It is believed he may still be in the Muswellbrook area.

Anyone who may have seen Damien or has information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact Muswellbrook 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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