Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy from the state's Lake Macquarie region.
Zachary Rouse, aged 15, was last seen in Whitebridge about 7.30pm today (Saturday 29 November 2025).
When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were notified and immediately commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold concerns for Zachary's welfare as he lives with autism.
Zachary is described as Caucasian appearance, 174cm tall, thin build and brown hair.
He was last seen wearing a black hat, red shirt, army cargo pants, white shoes and carrying a grey backpack.
Zachary is known to frequent the Whitebridge, Charlestown, Dudley, Gateshead and Windale areas.
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.
