Police are appealing for the public’s assistance to help find a missing teenage boy from South Tyneside.

Reuben Gadah was reported missing from the West Boldon area on Monday (June 17).

He was seen three days later, however, at Fellgate Metro Station in Jarrow, on Thursday (June 20).

The 14-year-old has not returned home and police, and Reuben’s family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

(Image: Northumbria Police)


(Image: Northumbria Police)

 

He is said to have links across the entire Northumbria force area, but specifically to Newcastle.

Inquiries have been ongoing, and officers are now asking anyone for information regarding the teenager’s whereabouts.

Reuben is described as 5ft 9in tall, of slim build, with short, curly black hair and facial hair on his chin.

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He is believed to be wearing black tracksuit bottoms, black Nike trainers and a black jacket.

It is also thought he will be wearing a chunky silver ring on his left hand.

Anyone with information on where Reuben could be should call Northumbria Police on 101, quoting reference number NP-20240617-1054.