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Missing teenager Thomas Carney. Photo NSW police.

NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from Coffs Harbour.

Thomas Carney, aged 16, was last seen at a shopping centre on the Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour about 2.30pm on Saturday (17 June).

When he could not be located, officers attached to Coffs-Clarence Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, with a solid build, black and red dyed hair in a mullet hairstyle and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing black pants and a black hooded jumper.

Anyone with information of his whereabouts is urged to contact Coffs-Clarence Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


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