Police Seek Missing Hunter Valley Teen

Police are appealing for assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from the state's north.

Dominic Short, aged 13, was last seen on Mathieson Street, Bellbird, about 7.30pm on Tuesday (29 July 2025).

When he was unable to be located or contacted, he was reported missing to officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District, who commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

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

Dominic is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of medium build, about 120cm tall, with dark blonde hair.

He was last seen wearing a camouflage jacket, grey track pants and white joggers.

Dominic is known to frequent the Hunter Valley area.

Anyone with information in relation to his whereabouts is urged to contact Hunter Valley Police 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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