The police investigation is ongoing to locate 17-year-old Noah McGushin who was last seen on Lampton Avenue in Derwent Park around 3pm on Saturday.

“Since Saturday, Tasmania Police’s Operation Saturate taskforce has conducted a number of searches at locations Noah has been known to attend,” said Acting Inspector Ian Mathewson.

“Yesterday during a search of a residence in Glenorchy associated with Noah, police located an item known to have been in his possession on Saturday afternoon.”

Operation Saturate taskforce members and uniform officers are continuing to conduct searches at addresses linked to Noah.

“I ask anyone who has seen Noah since Saturday or knows his current whereabouts to come forward,” said Acting Inspector Mathewson.

While he’s not dangerous, anyone who sees Noah is asked not to approach him and contact Police on 131 444.

Sightings of Noah or information on his current whereabouts can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au