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Jimmy Barnes issues urgent plea to help find son's nephew
Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes has issued a desperate plea to help find a missing relative.
Blake Powell, the 14-year-old nephew of the musician's son Jackie Barnes, vanished two days ago from Sydney's northwest.
On Sunday, the singer shared a missing person's media release from The Hills District Police Command as he asked his fans: 'Please help us find Blake'.
Blake was last seen at 4pm on Friday 13 June in Castle Hill.
Police and Family hold concerns for his welfare given his young age.
'He is 185cm tall, of thin build, 70kg, Caucasian appearance with an olive complexion, brown hair and eyes,' police said.
'He is known to use public transport and frequent shopping centres throughout the Sydney area.'
Jackie Barnes also called on his followers to reach out if they had any information.
'My nephew Blake is missing. He's a great kid,' he said.
'If anyone has seen him please get in touch.'
Jackie Barnes, the third child and only son of Jimmy Barnes and his wife Jane Mahoney, followed in his father's musical footsteps, with a career as a drummer and singer.
He has worked with many artists, including his dad, Steve Van Zandt, The Wiggles, Rose Tattoo and his uncle Diesel.
Jackie Barnes married his wife, Stephanie, a freelance photographer, more than 13 years ago and the pair share two daughters.
Anyone with information about Blake's location is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or Castle Hill Police.
