Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from Sydney's south west.
Taauso Mataia, aged 17, was last seen on Dartford Street, Mount Pritchard, about 4am on Saturday 20 June 2026.
When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Fairfield City Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for his welfare.
Taauso is described as being of Maori/Pacific Islander appearance, about 170cm to 175cm tall, of medium build, with short black hair and brown eyes.
He is known to frequent the Fairfield area.
Anyone with information on Taauso's whereabouts is urged to contact Fairfield 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.
