Aussie boy, 12, vanishes without a trace as police launch urgent search three days after he was last seen

An urgent search has been launched for a 12-year-old boy who vanished three days ago.

Obie Ross, 12, was last seen in Windsor at about 7.30am on Tuesday, according to NSW Police. 

When he could not be located or contacted, officers were notified the next day and began inquiries into his whereabouts. 

‘Police and family hold concerns for his welfare due to his young age,’ a police statement said.

‘Obie is known to travel on the rail network and to frequent the Mt Druitt, Blacktown and Parramatta areas.’ 

Obie is described as being of Pacific Islander or Māori appearance, about 165cm tall, of medium build, with brown hair and brown eyes. 

Anyone with information on Obie’s whereabouts is urged to contact Hawkesbury Police Area Command or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.