UPDATE: The missing 17-year-old Jeffrey Friday has been located safe and well. 

ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 17-year-old boy Jeffrey Friday.

Jeffrey has not been seen or heard from since Friday 2 December, and was last seen in Ngunnawal.

He is described as being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 175cm (5’9”) tall, with short black hair, hazel eyes, and of slim build.

Jeffrey often frequents Garema Place, including near the Carousel.

Police are now requesting the public’s assistance in locating him as it is concerning for Jeffrey not to be in contact with family and carers for this length of time.

Anyone who may have any information that could assist police in locating Jeffrey is urged to contact ACT Policing Operations on 131 444. Please quote reference number 7289449.