Concern for teen last seen in Auckland eight days ago

5:00 pm on 31 May 2023
Gerred, 14, missing in Auckland area

Gerred was last seen in the Auckland suburb of Grafton on 23 May. Photo: Supplied / NZ police

Police are appealing for the public's help in finding a 14-year-old who has gone missing in Auckland.

The boy, who police have named as Gerred, was last seen in the Grafton area on 23 May. He was wearing a black t-shirt, long black Nike pants, and black Nike slide-style shoes.

He was believed to be in the Counties Manukau area, however, he had ties across Tāmaki Makaurau, police said in a statement.

Police held concerns for his safety given his age and asked anyone who saw him to contact them as soon as possible on 111.

Anyone who has any other information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police on 105, quoting file number 230523/3793.

Information can also be provided via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.