Rendelle Abraham: 12-year-old under care of State Government missing, prompting alert

A 12-year-old boy under the care of the State Government is missing, prompting a public appeal for help from the Department of Communities.

Rendelle Abraham was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt and denim shorts in the Cannington area. He was unaccounted for as of Wednesday afternoon.

A department spokesman said he was known to frequent the areas of Armadale, Mandurah, Rockingham, Perth City, Quinns Rocks, Butler and Cockburn.

He is also known to frequent train stations.

Anybody who spots the 12-year-old is asked to contact police on 131 444.