Police Seek Missing Teen From Canley Heights

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

Sali Tafengatoto, aged 13, was last seen in Canley Heights on Friday 9 January 2026.

Unable to be located or contacted since, officers attached to Fairfield City Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for Sali's welfare given his age.

Sali is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, about 165cm tall, of medium build, with short brown hair, and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing a light green jumper, grey shorts with a black Jordan logo, and black Fila sneakers.

Anyone who sees Sali is urged to contact Fairfield City Police Area Command or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 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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