Fears for missing western Sydney boy who disappeared after catching bus from Tregear to Mount Druitt

Police have issued a desperate plea to locate a missing Sydney boy. 

Vula Tanuku, aged nine, was last seen in Tregear catching a bus towards Mt Druitt Westfield, in Sydney's west, about 2.50pm on Wednesday.

A search for the boy was established after he failed to return home. 

The boy's family and police hold concerns for his welfare due to his young age. 

He does not have a mobile phone or social media.

Vula is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, between 130cm to 140cm tall, of a thin build, short brown hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing blue footy shorts and a black shirt with a logo on the front. 

Vula often travels to the Tregear, Mt Druitt and Blacktown areas, and also catches public transport regularly.

Anyone with information about the boy's whereabouts is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers