An urgent search operation has been initiated by police for three teenage boys who disappeared from a tram stop in Manchester. Riley, Noah, and Kian, aged 12 and 13 respectively, were last sighted at the Stretford Metrolink stop at approximately 6:50 PM on Saturday.
Authorities have issued a public appeal for any individuals who may have seen the trio to come forward, expressing increasing concern for the welfare of the boys. It remains unclear whether the three teenagers are still together or if they separated after their last known sighting at the tram stop.
Descriptions of the Missing Teenagers
Detailed descriptions of each missing boy have been released by the police to assist the public in their search:
- Riley: Aged 13, he is described as having blonde curly hair and stands at approximately 4 feet 9 inches tall. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a green North Face coat over a black Adidas tracksuit top and matching bottoms.
- Noah: Aged 12, Noah has dark hair. He was dressed in a black tracksuit, a sweatshirt, and a black jacket featuring the Reebok logo on the back.
- Kian: Also 12 years old, Kian has blonde hair and is around 5 feet 5 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a purple t-shirt, a black tracksuit, and black trainers.
Police Appeal for Public Assistance
The Greater Manchester Police have underscored their primary objective: to ensure the boys are "safe and well." They urge anyone with information regarding Riley, Noah, or Kian's whereabouts to contact them immediately. Members of the public are asked to call the non-emergency police number 101 with any relevant details that could aid in their safe return. This is being treated as a serious missing persons case, highlighting the ongoing efforts to locate them.
The community is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any sightings to help reunite the teenagers with their families during this worrying time. The police continue to investigate all leads to ascertain their current location and circumstances.