The disappearance of 15-year-old Leon Luke from Gateshead has prompted an urgent missing person appeal. Last seen in Stockton-on-Tees around 1:15 PM on Friday, Leon’s whereabouts remain unknown, causing growing concern among family members and authorities.
Details of Leon’s Disappearance
Leon was expected to meet his family in the Felling area on Friday afternoon, but he never arrived at the designated location. Police investigators have launched an extensive search operation across the Gateshead and Stockton-on-Tees areas to locate the missing teenager.
Physical Description
Authorities describe Leon as:
- A white male standing 5 feet 5 inches tall
- Slim build
- Short brown hair
- Noticeable dental braces
Community Response and Search Efforts
Local community members have mobilized to assist in the search, working alongside Northumbria Police and Cleveland Police.
How You Can Help
If you have any information about Leon’s whereabouts, please contact:
- Emergency services: 999
- Non-emergency police line: 101
- Missing People charity: 116 000
The police accentuate that every piece of information, no matter how small it might seem, could be crucial in locating Leon. Community members are urged to check their security cameras and dashcam footage from Friday afternoon.
