Police Seek Missing Earlwood Teen Boy

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

Emile Bouchette, aged 15, was last seen on Birrellea Avenue, Earlwood, about 9.30pm on Monday 16 February 2026.

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Burwood Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

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

Emile is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, of thin build, with blonde hair, and blue eyes.

He is known to frequent the Sydney City and St George areas and uses public transport.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call Burwood 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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