UPDATED Police seeking boy missing in Yerrabi Pond area - LOCATED

Sadly, the 8-year-old boy we posted about as missing yesterday, has been located deceased in Yerrabi Pond.

The investigations into his death, and those of his mother and brother who were also discovered deceased in Yerrabi Pond yesterday, are continuing.

At this stage, police do not believe any other party was involved. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.

Police will not be addressing the media today. 

Note to Editors: It may be worth including advice to your audience that if this story is causing them distress that they may wish to call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.

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ACT Policing is seeking information from the public that may assist them in locating an 8-year-old boy who is missing in the Yerrabi Pond area.

While an extensive land and water search has been underway since the discovery of two bodies in Yerrabi Pond this morning, police and family are issuing this plea in the event that he is alive and someone knows his whereabouts.

Anyone who may have any information that could assist police is urged to contact ACT Policing Communications on 131 444. Please quote reference number P2114246.

Media enquiries

Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au