LOCATED: Missing 15-year-old boy, Mackay

UPDATE:  A 15-year-old boy missing in Mackay has been located safe and well.

Police thank media and the community for sharing.

Original release:

Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 15-year-old boy missing in Mackay.

The boy (pictured) was last seen leaving Mackay Airport on foot around 6.00pm on Thursday, December 27.

Police hold concerns for his safety as he has not been contactable.

He is Aboriginal, and described as approximately 175cm tall with a slim build, black hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing a red basketball shorts and a red singlet over a white t-shirt.

Anyone who may have seen him or has information in relation to his whereabouts is urged to contact police.