BREAKING NEWSFamily of NRL great James Maloney appeals for help after his 14-year-old son is reported missing

The family of former NRL star James Maloney has appealed for help after his 14-year-old son was reported missing. 

His partner, Jess, had posted a message on Instagram stating that they were ‘desperately looking’ for their son Kade. 

‘He purchase a train ticket at Gosford at 1.51am. We believe he walked from Green Point to Gosford and is likely headed for the Penrith area,’ Jess wrote on Instagram. 

‘We are desperate to know he’s OK and if he doesn’t want us to know exactly where he is that’s ok we just desperately want to know he’s safe.

‘Please if you have seen him or heard from him, please get in touch with us. He has James’ phone so James is not contactable.’

‘We are desperate to know he’s ok and if he doesn’t want us to know exactly where he is, that’s ok we just desperately want to know he’s safe. 

‘The police are helping us too so please inform them also if you know anything. Please share also. Thank you.’

New South Wales police are also appealing to members of the public for assistance in finding the teenager. 

It is understood the boy was wearing a white T-shirt and a pair of North Queensland Cowboys shorts.

‘When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts,’ NSW Police wrote in a statement. 

‘Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as his disappearance is out of character.

‘Kade is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall with a medium build, with short light brown hair and blue-coloured eyes.

‘He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and dark blue North Queensland Cowboys football shorts and carrying a black bag.

‘Inquiries by police indicate he may have travelled to the Penrith area by train.’

Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

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