Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager reported missing from the state's south coast.
Ewan Meads, aged 15, was last seen in Woonona, about 4.30pm on Monday (19 January 2026).
When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Wollongong Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family have concerns for Ewan's welfare.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 155cm tall, of solid build, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Ewan is known to frequent the Wollongong, Lake Illawarra and Shoalhaven areas.
Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to call Wollongong 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.
