Police are appealing for assistance to locate a boy missing from the Camden area.
Jimmy Okongwu, aged 9, was last seen south on Astley Road, Catherine Field, riding a scooter around 6.30pm.
When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Camden Police Area Command were contacted and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare as he is non-verbal and there is a large amount of bushland in the area where he was last seen.
Jimmy is described as being of African appearance, about 110cm tall, of thin build, with short black hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt and shorts.
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.
