Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 14-year-old Bundoora boy Byron Copley.
Byron was last seen on Wednesday about 3.15pm at a shopping complex on Murray Road, Preston, believed to be Northland.
Police and family have concerns for Byron due to his age and the length of time he has been missing.
Investigators have released an image of Byron in the hope someone recognises him and can provide information regarding his current whereabouts.
Anyone with information about Byron is urged to contact Mill Park Police Station on (03) 9407 3333.