Police appeal for help in locating missing teenager from Crewe

Thursday, 14 September 2023 13:54

Police searching for a missing teenager from Crewe are appealing for help from the public to locate him.

Rhys Blake, 15, was reported missing on Tuesday 12 September after he was last seen by a family member at 3.20pm the same day in the Ruskin Road area of Crewe.

He is described as white, of medium build, 5’ 8” tall, with brown hair and no facial hair.

He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, light grey trousers, a light grey jacket with a red zip, and grey trainers.

Rhys has links to Wigan, Manchester, Preston, Chorley and Crewe.

Following his disappearance, he is believed to have travelled to the Preston area on the afternoon of the 12 September.

Inspector Josh Jones, said:

“Rhys has been missing before and has previously been located in the Blackpool area. He is known to sleep rough and we would urge anyone who sees him to get in touch.

“The same goes for anyone with any CCTV, dashcam, or video doorbell footage which could aid our enquiries.

“We would also like to appeal directly to Rhys to contact us.”

Anyone with any information as to the whereabouts of Rhys should contact Cheshire Police via:

http://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us

...or call 101, quoting IML-1643365.

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