Police issue urgent appeal to find missing Blackpool teenager

Police have launched an urgent appeal to help find a missing 17-year-old boy from Blackpool.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing teenager who was last seen in Blackpool.

17-year-old Jaden was last spotted in the Waterloo Road area, near the junction with Hawes Side Lane and Ansdell Road, at around 5pm on Wednesday, June 24.

He was reported missing in the early hours of Thursday morning, and officers have since been carrying out enquiries to trace him.

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Missing boy Jaden | Blackpool Police

A spokesperson from Lancashire police, said: “This is 17-year-old Jaden, he is missing and we are really concerned about him. Jaden was last seen in the Waterloo Road area of Blackpool, near to the junction with Hawes Side Lane and Ansdell Road at around 5pm yesterday.

“He was reported missing in the early hours of this morning, and since then offline enquiries to find him have been ongoing. Jaden is 6ft 2in and was last seen wearing loose fit dark coloured jeans and a light blue t-shirt.

“He may occasionally speak with a slight American accent. We are concerned about Jaden, and are conducting a number of enquiries to find him.

“We’re now appealing to you, the public, for any sightings or CCTV and dashcam footage that could help us.If you see him, we ask that you don’t approach Jaden, as his behaviour may be unpredictable, but instead call 999 as soon as you can.

“If you have information that could help us find Jaden, phone 101. When contacting us, please quote log 0071 of 25th June.”

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