UPDATE 10.30am Saturday - A teenager reported missing from the Southern Highlands has been located safe and well.
The 14-year-old boy was last seen near Vale View Street, Moss Vale about 3.30pm yesterday (Friday 20 May 2022).
Following a public appeal for information, the teenager was located safe and well in Moss Vale about 7.10am today (Saturday 21 May 2022).
Police would like to thank the media and the community for their assistance.
Earlier today, a search was underway for a missing teenager from the Southern Highlands.
Zachariah Hart, aged 14, was last seen near Vale View Street, Moss Vale about 3.50pm Friday 20 May 2022.
Officers from The Hume Police were notified when he couldn’t be located or contacted and commenced an investigation into his whereabouts, enquires have established that he may have been in the vicinity of Moss Vale or Sutton Forest at 9.46pm.
Serious concerns are held for Zachariah’s welfare as he lives with autism.
Zachariah is described as being of Asian appearance, 155cm tall, of slim build and with medium length dark brown hair.
He was last seen wearing his school uniform from Southern Highlands Christian School. The uniform consists of a white shirt, green tie and grey pants.
Anyone who may have knowledge of Zachariah’s whereabouts are urged to contact Southern Highlands Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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