Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate 12-year-old Riley, who has been missing since...

Published: 8:17 pm January 12, 2025
Updated: 12:20 pm October 8, 2025
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 12-Year-Old Riley from Fareham

Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate 12-year-old Riley, who has been missing since Wednesday, 8 January, after failing to return home from school.

Search Efforts & Police Appeal

Hampshire Police confirmed they have been conducting extensive enquiries to locate Riley but are now seeking public assistance.

Riley’s Description

  • Age: 12
  • Height: Approximately 5ft 5ins
  • Build: Slim
  • Hair: Short, dark brown
  • Distinguishing Feature: Scar on upper left lip

Possible Locations

  • Riley is believed to still be in the Fareham area.
  • He also has known connections in Basingstoke and Coventry.

Police Statement

A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said:

“Since Riley was reported missing on Wednesday afternoon, officers have been making enquiries to try and locate him, but we are now turning to the public for help.”

How to Help

  • If you see Riley, call 999 immediately, quoting reference 44250010300.
  • If you have any information on his whereabouts, call 101 with the same reference.

Authorities and Riley’s family remain deeply concerned for his safety, and the public’s help is crucial in locating him.

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