Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from the Central Coast.
Jacob Messiha, aged 14, was last seen on Hillview Crescent, Tuggerah, about 2pm on Thursday 30 April 2026.
When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police have concerns for Jacob's welfare given his age.
Jacob is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 155cm tall, thin build, with brown hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing black tracksuit pants, a black Hoodrich jumper and no shoes.
Jacob is known to frequent the Tuggerah, Gosford and Newcastle areas.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact Wyong 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.
