Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager missing from Guildford.
Ruiz Bernardo, aged 17, was seen leaving a home on Woodville Road about 9.30pm on Monday, January 30.
When he could not be located, officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
Family and police hold serious concerns for his welfare.
Bernardo is described as being of South American appearance, about 160cm tall, of slim build, with short black hair, and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with long white sleeves, khaki cargo pants and black Adidas shoes.
Anyone knowing of Bernardo’s whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.