*** A Geo-targeting alert has been issued for Taine Vamarasi to the Wattle Grove and surrounding areas. If you receive a message from +61 444 444 444, it is not a scam. ***
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Sydney's south west
Taine Vamarasi, aged 18, was last seen in Wattle Grove about 11pm yesterday (Thursday 29 January 2026).
When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Liverpool Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and family hold serious concerns for Taine's welfare.
Taine is described as Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, 178cm tall, solid build and short brown hair.
He was last seen wearing a grey shirt and blue jeans.
Taine is known to frequent the Wattle Grove and Liverpool 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.
