Police and the family of a teenage boy missing in Auckland since the day before school holidays are concerned for his welfare.
Maaka, 15, was last seen at the Papakura Train Station on Friday, September 27.
Police said inquiries had been under way for the past 12 days and they were now seeking information from the public.
“He is described as being 150cm tall and of thin build,” police said.
He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and blue or black jeans.
“It’s believed Maaka could be somewhere on the North Shore,” police said.
“Police and his family have concerns for Maaka’s welfare and we ask anyone who sights him to please contact police as soon as possible on 111.”
Anyone with further information on his whereabouts is urged to contact police on 105, referencing the file number 240927/4702.
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