Update LOCATED – Missing boy, Slacks Creek

UPDATE 11am 22 March 2017 – The missing boy has been located safe and well. The original media release below has been edited to remove identifying details:

Police are seeking public assistance to locate an eight year-old boy reported missing from Slacks Creek yesterday afternoon.

The boy (pictured) was last seen around 2.45pm at a Monarch Street address and has not been in contact with family since.

Police hold concerns for the boy due to his young age.

He is described as Caucasian, 140cm tall with a slight build, short blonde hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing a grey shirt with white writing and dark grey shorts.

Anyone who may have seen the boy or know of his whereabouts is urged to contact police.

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.