Missing boy, Ipswich

UPDATE: 18/10/2017 – The 12yo boy was located safe and well on 17/10/2017. The original media release has been edited (photo removed)

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 12-year-old boy reported missing from Ipswich on October 15.

He was last seen at 2.25pm when he exited a vehicle near Chermside Street and headed towards the Ipswich CBD.

He was later seen around 7pm at Mason Park on Cemetery Road, Raceview.

The boy is described as Aboriginal in appearance, dark brown hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a dark-coloured/navy blue jacket, black shorts and white shoes.

If anyone has any information about the boy or knows of his whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact Policelink on 131 444.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.