NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a missing Coonabarabran teenager.

15-year-old Joshua Drake was last seen leaving a home on River Road, Coonabarabran at about 11.30pm on Monday 4 October 2021.

He was reported missing to officers attached to Orana-Mid Western Police District a short time later, who commenced inquiries to locate him.

Coonabarabran teenager Joshua Drake was reported missing earlier this week. Image courtesy of NSW Police.

Initial inquiries indicate Joshua was sighted about 100km from Coonabarabran at Coolah yesterday morning (Tuesday 5 October), before he is believed to have travelled to the Maitland area in a silver Mitsubishi Lancer.

Police and Joshua's family hold concerns for his welfare due to medical conditions which require treatment.

Joshua is described as being about 180cm tall, of slim build with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hooded jumper and black tracksuit pants.

Anyone who may have seen Joshua or has any information are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.