Urgent Search Underway for Missing 15-Year-Old Leon Luke in Gateshead
Teen Vanishes Without a Trace
Fifteen-year-old Leon Luke has vanished, sparking an urgent missing person appeal. Last spotted in 1 at 1:15 PM last Friday, the Gateshead teen never showed up for a planned meeting with family in the Felling area.
His sudden disappearance is sparking deep concern among loved ones and police alike.
What Leon Looks Like
- White male, around 5 feet 5 inches tall
- Slim build
- Short brown hair
- Wears dental braces, a key identifier
Community Joins Forces in Massive Hunt
Local residents have rallied alongside Northumbria Police and Cleveland Police in a wide-reaching search across Gateshead and Stockton-on-Tees.
Authorities urge anyone with info—no matter how trivial—to come forward immediately.
Spot Something? Here’s How to Help
- Call emergency services on 999
- Ring the non-emergency police line at 101
- Contact the Missing People charity on 116 000
Police especially ask locals to check security cameras and dashcam footage from Friday afternoon for any clues.
