UPDATED: Teen missing from Molong has been located

January 30, 2023

By Peter Holmes

UPDATED: Monday January 30, 10:34am

A teenage boy missing from the state’s Central West has been found safe and well.

The 16-year-old was last seen at a home on Belgravia Road, Molong, approximately 33km northwest of Orange, about 6.30pm Sunday (January 29, 2023).

Following inquiries, including a public appeal for information and geo-target text message alert, the teen was located about 9.30am today (Monday January 30, 2023) in Cudal.

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Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager missing from the state’s Central West.

Harrison Wood, aged 16, was last seen at a home on Belgravia Road, Molong, approximately 33km northwest of Orange, about 6.30pm yesterday (Sunday January 29, 2023).

After failing to return home, officers attached to Central West Police District were notified and commenced inquiries to locate him.

Family and police hold concerns for his welfare due to his age and Harrison living with a condition which requires treatment.

Harrison is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 155cm – 160cm tall, of large build, with short brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a green hooded jumper with a “Bike Camp” logo on the front, black shorts, black shoes and a green knotted wrist band.

It is believed he was travelling on a blue mountain bike.

Anyone with information about Harrison’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.