Frantic search is launched for young boy last seen leaving home with a black duffle bag TWO WEEKS ago
The family of a young boy who was last seen leaving a Queensland home holding a black duffle bag has begged for help locating him.
The boy, whose age has not been released by police, was last seen leaving a Fanfare Place property in Capalaba about 10.40pm on May 9.
He has not been seen or heard from since.
His family reported him as missing on May 12.
More to come.
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