Police seek public help to locate missing 16-year-old from Luton
Bedfordshire Police have launched an appeal after a 16-year-old boy, known only as Ryan, was reported missing from his home in Luton on 14 July. Officers say he has been absent for more than a week and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
In the appeal the force describes Ryan as approximately 5ft 7in tall, of a slim build with shoulder-length hair. He was last seen wearing grey jogging bottoms with black Nike shorts under them, a black Jordan T-shirt and red, white and black Jordan trainers.
- Last known date away from home: 14 July
- Height and build: Around 5ft 7in, slim build
- Clothing last seen wearing: Grey jogging bottoms, black Nike shorts, black Jordan T-shirt, red/white/black Jordan trainers
- Police contact: Call 101, quoting reference MPL/1267/26
The investigation remains active and officers say anyone who believes they have seen Ryan, or who has information about his whereabouts, should contact Bedfordshire Police as soon as possible. The force asks people to quote the incident reference MPL/1267/26 when making contact to ensure information is directed to the correct enquiry team.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name (given) | Ryan |
| Age | 16 |
| Missing since | 14 July |
| Last seen clothing | Grey jogging bottoms, black Nike shorts, black Jordan T-shirt, red/white/black Jordan trainers |
| Contact | 101 (quote MPL/1267/26) |
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact police immediately. Even small details — such as the direction he was heading, a vehicle involved, or CCTV or dashcam footage — could be important to officers working on the case.
Local residents who think they may have seen Ryan should not attempt to approach anyone they believe to be him if they feel it would be unsafe; instead they should ring 101 or, in an emergency, 999.
Further updates will be published when Bedfordshire Police issue additional information. Members of the public with tips are asked to use the incident reference to help the force manage incoming information efficiently.
