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Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a teenager missing from the North Coast.

Jaxon O’Brien, aged 15, was last seen about 12pm, Saturday, 4 July, outside a motel on the Pacific Highway at Woolgoolga.

When he was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Family and police hold concerns for Jaxon’s welfare due to his young age and his disappearance being out of character.

Jaxon is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 160-170cm tall, of thin build, fair complexion, with brown eyes and short black hair.

It is not known what he is wearing.

Jaxon is from Queensland and is not familiar with the Coffs Harbour area.

Anyone with information about Jaxon’s whereabouts is urged to contact Coffs Harbour Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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