Missing teen from Maitland located safe and well

A teenage boy missing from the Hunter has been located safe and well.
The 16-year-old was last seen leaving his home in East Maitland yesterday (Tuesday 14 December 2021).
When the boy did not return home, officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were alerted and began an investigation.
Following inquiries and multiple calls from members of the public to Crime Stoppers, about 9.45pm today (Wednesday 15 December 2021), the boy was located safe and well at Broadmeadow Railway Station.
Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.