Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from Sydney's west.
Atem Mayol, aged 17, was last seen at a home on Luxford Road, Bidwill, about 7.45am yesterday (Saturday 7 August 2021).
Officers from Mount Druitt Police Area Command commenced inquiries into his whereabouts a short time later after he failed to return home.
Police and family hold concerns for Atem's welfare as he has a serious health condition.
Atem is described as being of African appearance, about 185-190cm tall and of a thin build, and has black braided hair and dark coloured eyes. He was last seen wearing a black and red coloured jacket with black tracksuit pants.
He is known to frequent the Ropes Crossing, St Marys and Mt Druitt areas.
If sighted, contact police to assist immediately.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
