NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from Queanbeyan.

Ryan Rutter, aged 13, was last seen on Bulloak Street, Queanbeyan, about 9pm yesterday, Thursday 22 June.

When he could not be contacted or located, officers from Monaro Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare due to his age.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of slim build, with blond hair and blue eyes.

Ryan was last seen wearing a green jumper, orange high visibility shirt, blue pants and white shoes.

He is believed to still be in the Queanbeyan area.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to call Monaro police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

NSW Police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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