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June 18, 2026

Missing boy – Tweed Heads

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A boy reported missing from Tweed Heads has been located safe and well.

The 12-year-old was last seen getting onto a bus at Tweed Centro Shopping Centre, Tweed Heads at about 6.15pm on Thursday 16 July 2020.

Following inquiries, officers from Tweed-Bryon Police District located the boy safe and well at Tweed Heads in the early hours of Monday 20 July 2020.

Police would like to thank the media and community for their assistance.

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Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from Tweed Heads.

The boy, aged 12, was last seen getting onto a bus at Tweed Centro Shopping Centre at about 6.15pm on Thursday 16 July 2020.

Officers from Tweed/Bryon Police District were alerted and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

There are serious concerns for the boy’s welfare, due to his age and the fact that he requires regular medication.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 155cm tall, with a slim build, light brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a black ‘Fila’ hat, a black T-shirt with white writing and black shorts.

Anyone who sees Nathaniel is urged to contact Tweed Heads Police: 07 5506 9499 or Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.



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