Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a teenage boy missing from the Hunter region.

Xavier Powrie, aged 14, was last seen on Marshall Avenue at Metford about 1am on Saturday, 30 May 2026.

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Port Stephens Hunter Police District were notified and inquiries into his whereabouts commenced.

Police and family hold concerns for Xavier’s welfare due to his age.

Xavier is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of thin build, with short curly hair, a rat’s tail hairstyle and a diamond earring in his right ear.

He was last seen wearing a black Nike zip-up jumper and black basketball pants.

Xavier is known to frequent the Metford and East Maitland areas.

Anyone who sees Xavier or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Maitland Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

More information can be found on the NSW Police website.

(police.nsw.gov.au)