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Desperate search launched for a missing boy with down syndrome and autism in Auburn, Sydney

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Hussein Al Mansoory, aged 12, was last seen running from Auburn Memorial Park towards the intersection of Station Road and Rawson Street, Auburn, about 10.30am Saturday.

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A desperate search has been launched for a missing young boy with down syndrome and autism.

Hussein Al Mansoory, aged 12, was last seen running from Auburn Memorial Park towards the intersection of Station Road and Rawson Street, Auburn, about 10.30am Saturday.

Police were alerted when he was unable to be located and officers from Auburn Police Area Command have been conducting extensive searches and inquiries to locate him.

Hussein Al Mansoory, aged 12, was last seen running from Auburn Memorial Park towards the intersection of Station Road and Rawson Street, Auburn, about 10.30am Saturday.

Hussein Al Mansoory, aged 12, was last seen running from Auburn Memorial Park towards the intersection of Station Road and Rawson Street, Auburn, about 10.30am Saturday.

Inspector Mark Wakeham, Auburn Police Area Command Duty Officer addresses the media as the search concerns a boy missing from Auburn at NSW SES Auburn Unit : Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Inspector Mark Wakeham, Auburn Police Area Command Duty Officer addresses the media as the search concerns a boy missing from Auburn at NSW SES Auburn Unit : Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Inspector Mark Wakeham, Auburn Police Area Command Duty Officer addresses the media as the search concerns a boy missing from Auburn at NSW SES Auburn Unit : Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Serious concerns are held for Hussein’s welfare as he lives with down syndrome and autism; he is also nonverbal.

Inspector Mark Wakeham put a call out on Sunday for local residents to search their yards for the boy.

‘We are hopeful he is still in that vicinity.

‘The family is very distracting.’

SES unit is conducting a door-to-door search for a missing boy in Auburn. : Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

SES unit is conducting a door-to-door search for a missing boy in Auburn. : Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

SES unit is conducting a door-to-door search for a missing boy in Auburn. : Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

‘We believe he’s quite scared. ‘He may walk away from members of the community if he approached.’

SES members were going door to door on Sunday afternoon in the hopes of locating Hussein.

If anyone spots the boy, they are urged to call police.

A helicopter is also being used as part of the search.

Hussein is described as being of Middle Eastern appearance, of slim build, about 140cm tall, with short black hair, and last seen wearing a white T-shirt.

Anyone with information in relation to Hussein’s whereabouts is urged to contact Auburn Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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