3 March 2021

Have you seen Samuel? - FOUND

| David Murtagh
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Samuel Hoogesteger

Police would like your help to locate Samuel Hoogesteger. Photo: ACT Policing.

UPDATE: Good news Canberra. Samuel has been found safe and well.


ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 16-year-old boy Samuel Hoogesteger.

Samuel has not been seen or heard from since about 7:15 am yesterday (2 March).

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180 cm (5’10”) tall, with brown hair and a medium build.

He was wearing grey tracksuit pants, a white t-shirt and was carrying a black backpack.

Police and Samuel’s family hold concerns for his welfare and are requesting the public’s assistance in locating him.

Anyone who may have any information that could assist police in locating Samuel is urged to contact ACT Policing Operations on 131 444. Quote reference number 6745039.

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