Desperate search for 12yo boy missing in Mt Magnet bushland

A desperate search is under way in the Mid West to find a 12-year-boy who ventured into bushland after exiting a car he was in on Wednesday morning.

Mt Magnet Police have urged anyone with information about the missing boy - named Noah - to contact them after he was last seen about 11am entering bushland off Great Northern Highway, about 90km south of Mount Magnet.

Noah is described as dark skinned, 145cm tall, with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes.

It is not known what clothing he was wearing at the time.

Anyone who has seen a boy in the area matching the above description should contact police immediately on 131 444.

More to come.