Appeal to help find missing teenager living in Ellesmere Port

Police are appealing for information from the public to help find a missing 16-year-old boy.

Kian Riches was last seen in his home in the Whitby area of Ellesmere Port at around 8.30pm on Friday 17 February 2023.

He was not there the following morning.

The teenager is described as being tall and slim and having short brown hair.

It is believed that he was wearing an electric blue hoodie when he was last seen.

Officers are urging anyone who sees Kian or has any information regarding his whereabouts to come forward.

Inspector Michelle Boyd said: “A number of officers have been searching for Kian, so far to no avail, and we are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

“He lives in Ellesmere Port and has links to Accrington in Lancashire.

“I urge anyone who thinks that they may have seen Kian since 8.30pm on Friday 17 February 2023 to get in touch with us.

“The same goes for anyone with information regarding his whereabouts, or CCTV or dashcam footage of him since he was last seen.

“I would also like to appeal to Kian directly to contact us to let us and your family know that you are safe and well. We are all worried about you.”

Anyone with information or footage that may help officers find Kian is asked to call Cheshire Constabulary immediately on 101, quoting IML 1482059.

Pictured - Missing teenager Kian Riches.