BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 23 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 12-year-old boy reported missing from Maudsland on the Gold Coast early this morning, February 23.

The boy, pictured, was last seen at a Maudsland address at midnight and has not been seen or heard from since.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare due to his young age and as he has a medical condition which requires medication.

He is described as Pacific Islander in appearance, approximately 170cm to 180cm tall with a slim build, black shoulder length hair with fringe and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing black shorts.

Police appeal to the boy or anyone with information rega...