Missing South Coast teenager, Cody Nevin, has been found safe near Wagga Wagga.
He was located in Junee, 42km north of Wagga Wagga around 11.30am on Wednesday (October 25) after being missing for five days.
Cody’s mother, Rebecca Warren, told East Coast Radio she and Cody’s dad, John, were “ecstatic” and “relieved” as well as grateful to the community for getting the word out about their missing boy.
“I’ve felt shocked, worried, sad, hopeless, disappointed and exhausted but that’s nothing compared to what Cody must have be feeling,” Warren said.
“Huge thank you to everyone everywhere who has shared posts and photos of Cody, we are so grateful.”
The 15-year-old was reported missing after he was last seen on Little Forest Road, Little Forest, west of Milton on the NSW South Coast about 6.50pm on Friday (20 October 2023).
When he could not be located or contacted, officers from South Coast Police District were notified and commenced inquiries to find him.
Following extensive inquiries and a public appeal for assistance, he was found safe.
Police would like to thank the media and community for their assistance.
Images: Rebecca Warren.