The disappearance of 15-year-old Leon Luke from Gateshead has prompted an urgent missing person appeal....

Published: 3:47 pm February 2, 2025
Updated: 12:23 pm October 8, 2025
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Teen Leon Luke from Gateshead

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:

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.

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