Gwent Police have launched an urgent appeal to trace Rory, an 11-year-old boy from Ebbw Vale, who was last seen on Wednesday 29 July in New Street, Pwllypant, in the Caerphilly borough.
Description and last-known clothing
Rory is described by police as white, slim and about 4ft 11in tall. He has dark brown hair, brushed forward with a skin fade. When last seen he was wearing a grey Nike tracksuit with green detail, a black Amsterdam baseball cap, black trainers and carrying a black cross-body bag.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 11 |
| Height | Approx. 4ft 11in |
| Hair | Dark brown, brushed forward with a skin fade |
| Last seen | New Street, Pwllypant (29 July) |
How the public can help
Gwent Police say Rory has links to Caerphilly and are urging anyone who has seen him, who may have information about his whereabouts, or who may be able to help with enquiries to get in touch.
- Report via the Gwent Police website
- Direct message Gwent Police on their Facebook or X pages
- Call 101 quoting log reference 2600243762
“Gwent Police is appealing for information to locate Rory, from Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, who is reported as missing,”
Local impact and context
Missing-child appeals typically mobilise both formal policing resources and local communities. In densely populated areas such as Pwllypant and nearby Ebbw Vale, even small eyewitness details can be crucial. Residents are asked to check private CCTV, dashcams and to speak to neighbours in case Rory has been seen nearby.
Anyone who is Rory, or who is in direct contact with him, is also asked to contact police. The force has not released additional information about ongoing searches or whether any sightings have been confirmed since the initial report.
Further updates will be provided by Gwent Police as enquiries continue. In the meantime, officers remain keen to receive any information that may assist in locating Rory.
