Police Appeal to Find Missing 16-Year-Old Boy in Sydney’s North-West
By Neha · Published 17 Oct 2026 · Updated 17 Oct 2026
Sydney, NSW · New South Wales News
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Police Appeal to Find Missing 16-Year-Old Boy in Sydney’s North-West - Sydney, NSW
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NSW Police are seeking public assistance to locate Kynan Benson, who was last seen in Vineyard on 15 October. Authorities say his welfare is a concern because he requires regular medication.
New South Wales Police have issued a public appeal to locate a 16-year-old boy reported missing from Sydney’s north-west. Kynan Benson was last seen on Commercial Road in Vineyard at approximately 1:30 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026. After he could not be located or contacted, officers from the Hawkesbury Police Area Command were notified and began inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and his family have expressed concern for his welfare because he requires regular medication. Authorities are asking members of the public who may have seen him or have information about his movements to contact police. Kynan is described by police as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 170 centimetres tall and of medium build, with short brown hair and blue eyes. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black jersey and black trackpants and carrying a black backpack.
Investigators say he is known to frequent Sydney’s central business district and Mount Druitt, and that he uses the rail network. These details may assist people travelling through those areas in recognising a possible sighting. Police have not confirmed where Kynan may currently be. The appeal is intended to gather reliable information that can help investigators establish his movements and check on his safety.
Missing-person inquiries can involve following up reported sightings, contacting people who may have seen the individual and checking information about places they are known to visit. Members of the public can assist by reporting specific details, including the time and location of a possible sighting.
Anyone who has information about Kynan’s whereabouts is urged to contact Hawkesbury Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can also be submitted through the official Crime Stoppers website. The police appeal was published on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Anyone with relevant information should contact authorities directly rather than posting unverified claims on social media.
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New South Wales Police have issued a public appeal to locate a 16-year-old boy reported missing from Sydney’s north-west. Kynan Benson was last seen on Commercial Road in Vineyard at approximately 1:30 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026. After he could not be located or contacted, officers from the Hawkesbury Police Area Command were notified and began inquiries into his whereabouts.
Police and his family have expressed concern for his welfare because he requires regular medication. Authorities are asking members of the public who may have seen him or have information about his movements to contact police. Kynan is described by police as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 170 centimetres tall and of medium build, with short brown hair and blue eyes. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black jersey and black trackpants and carrying a black backpack.
Investigators say he is known to frequent Sydney’s central business district and Mount Druitt, and that he uses the rail network. These details may assist people travelling through those areas in recognising a possible sighting. Police have not confirmed where Kynan may currently be. The appeal is intended to gather reliable information that can help investigators establish his movements and check on his safety.
Missing-person inquiries can involve following up reported sightings, contacting people who may have seen the individual and checking information about places they are known to visit. Members of the public can assist by reporting specific details, including the time and location of a possible sighting.
Anyone who has information about Kynan’s whereabouts is urged to contact Hawkesbury Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can also be submitted through the official Crime Stoppers website. The police appeal was published on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Anyone with relevant information should contact authorities directly rather than posting unverified claims on social media.
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