Boy, 11, found after going missing in Sydney's southwest

An 11-year-old boy who was missing from Sydney’s southwest has been found “safe and well”.

He was found about 5.40pm on Sunday in Merrylands.

NSW Police have thanked the community for their help.

NSW Police have tracked down a missing 11-year-old boy after he was last seen at Yagoona, in Sydney's southwest.
An 11-year-old boy has been found after he went missing from Sydney's southwest. Source: Google Maps, file

The boy was last seen on Auburn Road at Yagoona about 9pm on Saturday.

His parents noticed the boy, described as Caucasian and between 150cm and 160cm tall, missing on Sunday morning and reported it to Bankstown Police.

The boy has a thin build, red hair, and a fair complexion with freckles, police said.

He was last seen wearing pyjamas and may be carrying a black suitcase.

Investigators urge anyone who may have information to contact Bankstown Police Station on (02) 9783 2199 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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