UPDATE 24/11/15: Yesterday afternoon Police located the 13 year-old missing person, Lorenz Meleisea. He has since been safely returned to his caregivers.
Police are concerned for the welfare and well being of 13 year-old missing boy, Lorenz Meleisea.
Lorenz has been missing from a Hillsborough, Auckland address since October 12 this year.
He doesn't have a mobile phone or money and has not made contact with his family or caregivers over the past several weeks.
Lorenz is Samoan, stands about 150cm tall, is of slight build and has short black hair. He is thought to frequent the central city and the Ranui/Henderson areas of west Auckland.
Anyone who's seen Lorenz or knows where he is should immediately contact Police on 111.
Information can also be provided to Police on 302 6400 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Noreen Hegarty/Auckland City Police communications manager