Missing teenager, Machans Beach, Cairns

Cairns Police are asking for help after a 13-year-old boy from Machans Beach went missing last Wednesday.

Declan Crouch left school on Wednesday afternoon on a bus from Hoare Street, Manunda around 3pm. Hi school bag and uniform were found at his at Machans Beach home.

There are now serious concerns for he safety and family say it is out of character for him not to make contact.

He is described as around 170cm tall with a slim build and collar length brown hair usually worn over his eyes. He may be wearing black or maroon basketball shorts and a black t-shirt.

• Please call Crimestoppers 1800 333 000