LOCATED: Missing 7-year-old boy, Woodridge

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 7-year-old boy who was last seen in the vicinity of Bruce Street, Woodridge around 4pm this afternoon (October 20).

The boy, who has challenges communicating verbally, has previously caught a train from the Woodridge Railway Station without parental approval and may have again this afternoon.

Police are conducting patrols in the area, as well as checking railway stations.

Police are asking residents in Bruce Street and nearby areas to check their yards and properties.

The boys is described as African, approximately 120cms tall, with short black hair and a proportionate build.

He was last seen wearing a black and white striped t-shirt, long blue denim pants and possibly a grey vest with a black and green stripe across it.

The boy is in possession of a scooter.

Anyone who may have seen the boy, or has any information in relation to his current whereabouts is urged to contact police.