Ewan Meades, 16, missing from NSW train; autism raises welfare concerns
Ewan Meades, 16, has been missing since Thursday from a northbound train at Woonona, with police concerned for his welfare.
The 16-year-old was last seen around 11:15am on Thursday, October 22, on a northbound train at Woonona station, near Wollongong. Ewan lives with autism and may be using the rail network to travel.
Police and his family hold concerns for his safety and wellbeing. Ewan is described as 155 centimetres tall with a medium build, brown hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing a black and white t-shirt, dark shorts, white joggers and carrying a blue backpack. Anyone with information is asked to contact Wollongong Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
- 16 years old
- Age
- Thursday, October 22, 11:15am
- Last seen
- Woonona station, northbound train
- Location
- Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000
- Contact
Why it mattersFamily and police fear for his safety, and public awareness of his appearance could help locate him quickly.
AustraliaNSW residents are asked to watch for a missing teenager with autism who may be travelling by train in the Illawarra region.
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