Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from Sydney's northwest.
Hayden Barbuto, aged 15, was last seen in Richmond about 6pm yesterday (Sunday 8 November 2026).
When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Hawkesbury Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police hold serious concerns for Hayden's welfare due to his age.
Hayden is described as being of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander appearance, of slim build, about 165cm tall, with short brown hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing a fluorescent yellow-coloured jumper, grey t-shirt, black shorts, black/white "Vans" shoes and riding a "Green Diamond Back" bike.
Hayden is known to frequent the Hawkesbury and Riverstone areas.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
