NSW Police Force

03/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/08/2024 22:39

Appeal to locate missing teen from Gymea

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Appeal to locate missing teen from Gymea

Saturday, 03 August 2024 08:16:23 AM

**Please note - an image of the missing teenageris available on the NSWPF social media pages**

Police are appealing for assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from Sydney's south.

Joshua Naikovu, aged 15, was last seen in Gymea yesterday afternoon (Friday 2 August 2024).

When he could not be located or contacted, he was reported missing about 8:30pm to officers from Sutherland Shire Police Area Command, who immediately commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

There are serious concerns for Joshua's welfare due to his age.

Joshua is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, about 180cm tall, of thin build with brown hair.

It is not known what Joshua may be wearing.

He is known to frequent the Miranda area, including Seymour Park.

Anyone with information about Joshua's whereabouts is urged to contact Sutherland Police Station 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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