Major update from Lancashire Police after pubic appeal for information on missing Blackpool boy, 16
“Your concern and help are greatly appreciated.”
Having put out numerous appeals for public information regarding the whereabouts of Shay, 16, from the town, police last night issued a major update on the situation, releasing a statement which read: “Hi folks We’ve asked for your help a couple of times this week as part of our efforts to find missing Shay from Blackpool and we have a happy update for you.
“Shay was found earlier this afternoon [July 9] and is safe and well and we’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped by sharing our appeals or contacting us with information. Your concern and help are greatly appreciated both by us and by Shay’s family. Thanks again and look out for yourselves and each other.”
Earlier in the week, concerns had grown regarding Shay’s whereabouts, with authorities claiming that both they and Shay’s family were ‘worried’ about the teenager, who originally went missing on Monday, July 6.
With Shay having last been seen in the Butler Street area at 5.30pm, police had been making continued efforts to locate the boy all week, reiterating in statements that he was not in any trouble but that concern was growing regarding his wellbeing.
Shay was thankfully found on the afternoon of July 9.