UPDATE: ACT Policing advises this morning that the two missing boys they posted about on Monday have been located safe and well. They thank Canberra residents for all their assistance.

5 February: ACT Policing is seeking urgent assistance from the public to locate vour-year-old David Hughes, two-year-old River Hughes, and their father, 36-year-old man Garry Hughes.

Police believe Garry and the children left a residence in Oxley about 10.30am today, Monday 5 February.

Four-year-old David is described as Caucasian, with curly brown hair, wearing a green t-shirt and blue shoes, while two-year-old River is described as Caucasian with straight brown hair, wearing a grey t-shirt and orange shorts.

Garry is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 188cm (6’1”) tall, with a slim build, fair complexion, shoulder length dark blonde hair with a beard, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a grey/navy blue t-shirt, dark pants, dark-coloured runners, and a yellow cap.   

They are believed to be travelling in a white Toyota station wagon, a white Hyundai i30, or possibly on public transport. The children may also be seen in a black and grey pram/stroller with a red seat. 

Police and the boy’s family hold serious concerns for their welfare, and are requesting the public’s urgent assistance to locate them.  

Anyone who has seen David, River, or Garry, or who has information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact ACT Policing on 131 444 quoting reference 7665852. Information can be provided anonymously. Click here for more information on Amber Alerts.