Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teen missing from Mosman

Peryn Bathersby, aged 16, was last seen leaving a home in Mosman, about 6pm on 30 October.

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to North Shore Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare due to him acting out of character.

Peryn is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160cm to 170cm tall, of a medium build, with brown hair and blues eyes.

He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, beige cargo pants, white shoes and carrying a camouflage backpack. Police also believe he has a change of clothes in the bag including a pair of black shoes.

Peryn is known to frequent shorelines around North Sydney and the Cremorne Point, Headland Park and Clontarf areas.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to contact North Shore Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Note: An image of the missing person is available via NSW Police Force Facebook page