Missing Auckland teen girl found safely; police renew appeal to find teen boy

A 17-year-old girl missing for more than 24 hours from Auckland’s North Shore has been found, while police have issued a further appeal to help find a missing 15-year-old boy.

A police spokesperson said the girl was found after a missing person’s appeal.

“We appreciate the community’s assistance in sharing our appeal today.”

Meanwhile, police issued a further appeal to West Aucklanders who may have come across missing teenager Alexander.

The 15-year-old was reported missing two days ago, after he failed to return home from school on Monday night.

He was last seen outside the Henderson High School gates in the morning, but never attended school that day.

Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Alexander, who has gone missing in the Waiatarua area.

Alexander is 180cm tall, medium build, with light brown, straight hair.

Police say he was possibly seen in the Henderson area on Monday morning about 9am on Forrest Hill Rd, near the intersection with Pine Avenue.

He was wearing dark shorts, brown tramping boots, and carrying a dark-coloured tramping pack.

Alexander is “competent in the outdoors” and frequently spends time in the bush. However, police have concerns for him given his age and potentially poor weather conditions.

Anyone with further information can call 105 using reference number 250616/4732.

“It is out of character for him to not return home or let his family know of his whereabouts. Police and Alexander’s family have concerns for his welfare,” a police spokesperson said.