LOCATED Missing boy, Rothwell

Update: The missing boy has been located safe and well.

Police are seeking urgent public assistance to locate an 11-year-old boy who has gone missing in the Rothwell area this afternoon.

The boy was last seen at a residence on Jones Street just after 3pm and police are currently conducting patrols of the area in an effort to find him.

Concerns are held for the boy’s welfare as he is non-verbal and does not know the area.

He is described as Caucasian with a shaved head, large build and was last seen wearing black shorts, blue shirt and possibly a red hat.

People who live in the vicinity of Jones Street are being asked to please check their back yards and notify police if they see him.

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.