Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teen Abdirahman Ali.
The 14-year-old was last seen at his home address on Wiltshire Avenue in Cranbourne East around lunchtime.
Police and family have concerns for his welfare given his young age and going missing is out of character.
Abdirahman is described as being about 184cm tall with a medium build and short dark hair.
He was last seen wearing a grey jumper, black tracksuit pants, white runners and carrying a grey back pack.
Police have released an image of Abdirahman in the hope someone can provide information on his current whereabouts.
Anyone with information about Abdirahman is urged to contact Cranbourne Police Station on 5991 0600.
