Teen disappears on New Year’s Day

MISSING: Jai Searl-Balik

A 14-year-old Thomson boy remains missing since he disappeared on New Year’s Day, with police appealing for public assistance to find him.

Jai Searl-Balik was last seen leaving an address in Thomson on Wednesday, January 1, about 2.20pm, police said.

Police had concerns for Jai’s welfare due to his age.

Jai has an olive complexion, a thin build and is 170cm tall, and is known to frequent the Geelong and Belgrave areas, according to police.

Police on Tuesday night released an image of Jai in hope someone might have seen him and could provide information regarding his whereabouts.

They urged anyone who saw Jai or with information on his whereabouts to phone Geelong Police Station on 5225 3100.