South Hedland Police are urgently appealing for public help to locate Maison Charles, who was last seen in the Pilbara town on Saturday night.

The 23-year-old was last spotted in South Hedland about 5.10pm.

He was wearing a black shirt, black shorts, a burgundy cap and no shoes.

Police said that he was known to frequent the South Hedland area.

Mr Charles is described as about 170cm tall, of medium build and with black curly hair.

Anyone who sees Mr Charles is urged not to approach him but to call police immediately on 131 444.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts or recent movements is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make report online here.