Police Appeal for Public Assistance to Locate Missing Teenager from West Ryde
NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 16-year-old Kynan Benson, who went missing after last being seen at a fast-food restaurant on Victoria Road in West Ryde at approximately 2:10 p.m. on Friday, 2 October 2026.
Officers from the Ryde Police Area Command commenced inquiries after he could not be located or contacted. Police and his family have expressed serious concerns for his welfare, noting that he requires regular medication.
Benson is described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 170 cm tall, with a medium build, short brown hair, blue eyes, and tattoos on his arms. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black Nike t-shirt, black jeans, white shoes, a bright blue/green hooded jumper, and a gold and silver chain necklace.
According to police, Benson is known to frequent the Sydney CBD, Bondi, Balmain, and Inner West areas. Authorities urge anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact Ryde Police or Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
New South Wales Police
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