UPDATE: Police reported tonight at 8:23pm the boy has been located safe and well.

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PREVIOUSLY: Police are appealing to the public for assistance to locate a 13-year-old boy missing at Julatten, near Mount Molloy.

The boy (pictured) was last seen leaving a Mount Lewis Road address on foot at approximately 6am Monday February 28, and has not made contact with anyone since.

Police hold concerns for the boy’s welfare as his behaviour is out of character and due to his young age.

The boy is described as Aboriginal, approximately 160cm tall with a proportionate build, black hair and brown eyes.

Police appeal to anyone who may know the boy’s whereabouts or have any information to contact them.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting