POLICE have reissued an appeal to find a teenager who has been missing for almost a month.

Kieran Williams, 18, was reported missing after he failed to return to his Esplanade West home in Sunderland on April 18.

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Attempts to locate him have been ongoing since he was reported missing, however, Northumbria Police officers and Kieran’s loved ones are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

A police spokesman said: "Today our officers have issued a renewed appeal and a plea for CCTV and dashcam in the hopes of locating him.

The Northern Echo: Kieran Williams, 18, was reported missing after he failed to return to his Esplanade West home in Sunderland on April 18Kieran Williams, 18, was reported missing after he failed to return to his Esplanade West home in Sunderland on April 18

"Kieran is described as white, 5ft 10, with dark brown hair, brown eyes and of slim build.

"He was last seen wearing a black waterproof jacket.

"Our concern for Kieran continues to grow and we’re hoping this renewed appeal might encourage someone to come forward with any information they might have.

"We also have information to suggest Kieran was in the Ford Estate area so we’re also asking anyone that has CCTV or dashcam footage of that area to get in touch with us as it may prove crucial to our investigation."

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Previously Kieran’s mum had delivered a heartfelt appeal for him to come home in which she said: “Son, please come home or at least let us know you are safe.

"We are worried sick and just want to know you are okay.

"Please, if anyone has seen our Kieran recently, I'd beg you to come forward and tell police. I just want to know my boy is okay."

Anyone with any information about Kieran's whereabouts is asked to contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on the Nortumbria Police website or contact 101 quoting reference 26 20/04/22.

 

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