A Samoan family in Australia is grieving the loss of their seven-year-old boy whose body was discovered on Sunday, 15 hours after he went missing.

Police in Australia are providing support to the family, who have requested privacy during this difficult time.

“RIP - A very sad outcome, may he fly high with the angels and our thoughts are with his family and all involved at this time.  So sorry,” stated the Crime Watch Logan and Queensland.

The earlier media release has been modified to remove any identifiable information.

The Queensland Police Service was seeking urgent public assistance to locate a seven-year-old boy who went missing from a Kingston address on December 16, who may be at significant risk.

The police message said the boy was last seen at an address around 5pm and has not been seen since.

Police were concerned for his welfare due to the boy’s young age and he had a medical condition where he was non-verbal.

Officers, along with the assistance of Polair and the community had been searching the area to try to locate the boy.

Residents in the area were urged to check their properties, including any structures or sheds, in case he is hiding or seeking shelter.

Questions were sent to the relatives of the seven-year-old but were not responded to as of press time. 

Meanwhile, Samoa observer understands that the relatives of the victim took to social media to share grieving messages about their beloved son.

The media and public were thanked for their assistance.