Updated: Missing seven-year-old Wagga boy Tenshin Booby was found safe and well on Sunday morning.
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He had last been seen about 11am Saturday at his home in Mount Austin.
Police had been notified he was missing after reports he may have run away from home, after believing he may have been in trouble for smashing a window.
On Sunday morning, the mother of one of Tenshin’s friends noticed on Facebook he had been reported missing and immediately returned him home.
It’s believed he told her he had permission to sleep over at his friend’s house.
Earlier: Police are urgently appealing for anyone with information about the whereabouts of a missing seven-year-old boy to come forward.
Tenshin (pronounced Tenshay) Booby was last seen about 11am on Saturday at his home in Mt Austin.
Officers from Wagga Local Area Command were notified about 9.30pm on Saturday and immediately commenced searching for Tenshin.
While speaking to local residents, information was provided that Tenshin may have been seen waiting at a bus stop on the eastern side of Bourke Street, about 1.30pm.
He is described as being around 150cm tall, with a medium build and blond hair. He was believed to have been wearing a black shirt when he left his home.
It’s understood Tenshin may have ran away from home after believing he would be in trouble for smashing a window.
Police and family members are extremely concerned for Tenshin’s welfare and would like him to understand he is not in trouble, but they do need him to come home safe and well.
Additionally, anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to immediately contact police via Triple Zero (000) or through the local police station on (02) 6922 2599.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/ Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.