Police in Nottingham say they are concerned for the safety of a schoolboy who has been missing since early Monday morning (January 23). Officers from Nottinghamshire Police are searching for the teenager, named as Samuel, who was last seen in the Bestwood area at around 8.30am on that day.
They are urging anyone who has seem the boy or has any knowledge of his whereabouts to contact them urgently. Samuel is described as around 5ft 4ins tall and of slim build. He has black curly hair and was last seen wearing a black puffer coat, white Nike trainers, black school trousers and a school shirt.
"We are concerned for his safety and urgently want to hear from anyone who has seen him," said Nottinghamshire Police.
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The forced posted on Facebook: "Have you seen missing Samuel? We are concerned for his safety and urgently want to hear from anyone who has seen him.
"Samuel was last seen in the Bestwood area at around 08:30am on Monday 23rd of January. He is around 5ft 4in tall and of slim build. He has black curly hair and was last seen wearing a black puffer coat, white Nike trainers, black school trousers and a school shirt.
"If you have seen Samuel or have any information on where he is, please call us on 101 quoting incident 181 of 25/01/2023. Thank you."
The charity Missing People, founded in 1993, provides specialist support to people who are missing or at risk of missing, and the families and friends left behind. Its free confidential helpline to support missing people and their loved ones is available by phone and text on 116000 and via email.
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