Fears grow for missing 15-year-old boy after he vanishes without a trace in Sydney

By KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 00:12, 14 July 2026 | Updated: 00:13, 14 July 2026 A desperate search continues for a teen who has been missing for two days. Julian Kerr, 15, was last seen in Matraville, in Sydney's eastern suburbs, at about 9.30pm on Sunday. Police were notified and launched inquiries into his whereabouts when he was unable to be located or contacted. Police and Julian's family have concerns for his welfare, given his young age. He is still missing as of Tuesday morning, according to NSW Police. Julian is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of thin build, with brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black puffer vest, black pants, grey shoes, carrying a black Nike backpack. He is known to frequent Maroubra, Kingsford, Centennial Park and Eastgardens. Anyone with information on Julian’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers. Julian Kerr, 15, was last seen in Sydney's eastern suburbs on Sunday night