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Missing boy – Byron Kimmins.

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

Byron Kimmins, aged 14, is missing from his home in Tweed Heads and was last seen today (Wednesday, 3 March) at a shop on The Strand, Griffith St, Coolangatta.

He was reported missing to Tweed Heads/Byron Police District today who have commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and his family hold concerns for his welfare due to his young age and he has a medical condition.

Byron is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 152cm tall, of a slim build, with short blonde hair and blue eyes.

Byron may be in the Tweed Heads or Coolangatta areas.

Anyone with information about Byron’s whereabout is urged to contact Tweed Heads Police Station on (07) 5506 9499 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


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