The Department of Communities has appealed to the public on Wednesday for assistance locating 12-year-old James Mourish-Brown.

They say he has light brown eyes, brown hair and is about 157cm tall.

He is known to visit the Albany suburbs of Spencer Park, Orana and Mt Lockyer, and was last seen wearing black shorts and a black shirt.

Anyone who sees James or has information on his whereabouts or is able to assist in locating him, should contact the WA Police Force immediately by telephone on 131 444, or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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