WA: Police seek missing 13-year-old boy

AAP General News (Australia)
04-19-2010
WA: Police seek missing 13-year-old boy

PERTH, April 19 AAP - West Australian police have appealed for public help in finding
a 13-year-old boy who went missing from his Perth home last week.

Worthy Withnell was last seen leaving his home at Ellenbrook in Perth's northeastern
suburbs about 5pm (WST) on Thursday, telling his parents he needed to go out.

The Missing Persons Unit said in a statement that concerns were held for the Worthy's
safety and welfare due to his vulnerability and age.

He is described as being Caucasian, 158cm tall, of slim build with grey/green eyes
and short blond hair.

He was last seen wearing brown checked shorts and a black T-shirt.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the Missing
Persons Unit on (08) 9223 3666.

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KEYWORD: WITHNELL (WITH PIX)

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