A teen missing for three weeks could be in Geelong, according to police who reissued a call for public assistance to find him on Monday.
Darcy McCulloch, 16, was last seen on 5 February in Werribee, police said.
Police have concerns for his welfare due to his age and the length of time he has been missing.
Darcy is known to frequent the Werribee, Geelong, Melton and Craigieburn areas, police said.
Police re-released images of Darcy on Monday in hope someone recognised him and could provide information regarding his current whereabouts.
Darcy is about 175cm tall with a thin build, fair complexion and brown shoulder-length hair.
Police urged anyone with information about Darcy to phone Footscray Police Station on 8398 9800.