21 January 2026

Have you seen Ewan?

| By Zoe Cartwright
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Teenager Ewan Meads is missing from Woonona.

Teenager Ewan Meads is missing from Woonona. Photo: NSW Police.

Police are asking for the public to help them find a teenager reported missing from Woonona.

Ewan Meads, aged 15, was last seen in Woonona about 4:30 pm on Monday 19 January.

When he could not be found or contacted, officers attached to Wollongong Police District were notified and began inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family have concerns for Ewan’s welfare.

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He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 155 cm tall, of solid build, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Ewan is known to frequent the Wollongong, Lake Illawarra and Shoalhaven areas.

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

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