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VICTORIA Police are presently searching for and appealing for public assistance to help locate missing boy Zane.<\/p>\n

The 11-year-old boy was last seen in North Bendigo today (Monday, May 12) about 9.30am.<\/p>\n

Both police and Zane\u2019s family have serious concerns for his welfare due to his age and his disappearance being out of character.<\/p>\n

He does not have access to money or a mobile phone.<\/p>\n

Zane is described as being Caucasian, 140cm tall, with a slim build and long brown hair.<\/p>\n

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He was last seen wearing a green jumper, grey three-quarter-length tracksuit pants and multi-coloured socks.<\/p>\n

Zane has been known to frequent the California Gully Recreation Reserve area.<\/p>\n

Anyone who sights Zane is urged to phone Triple Zero (000) or with information about Zane\u2019s whereabouts is urged to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

VICTORIA Police are presently searching for and appealing for public assistance to help locate missing boy Zane. The 11-year-old boy was last seen in North Bendigo today (Monday, May 12) about 9.30am. Both police and Zane\u2019s family have serious concerns for his welfare due to his age and his disappearance being out of character. He […]<\/p>\n

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