Sunderland Echo

CCTV plea as concern for missing teen Kieran grows

- Pamela Bilalova pamela.bilalova@nationalwo­rld.co.uk @sunderland­echo

Officers searching for missing Kieran Williams have issued a renewed appeal to help find the Sunderland teen, as concern for his welfare grows.

Eighteen-year-old Kieran was reported missing after he failed to return to his home, in Esplanade West, on April 18.

Attempts to locate him have been ongoing since he was reported missing and police and Kieran’s loved ones are growing increasing­ly concerned for his welfare.

Officers have now issued a renewed appeal and a plea for CCTV and dashcam in the hopes of locating him.

Northumbri­a Police have said they have informatio­n to suggest Kieran was in the Ford Estate area and are asking anyone with footage of the area to get in touch.

Kieran is described as white, 5ft 10, with dark brown hair, brown eyes and of slim build.

He was last seen wearing a black waterproof jacket.

Superinten­dent Lyn Peart, one of the Northumbri­a Police officers leading the search, said: “Our concern for Kieran continues to grow and we’re hoping this renewed appeal might encourage someone to come forward with any informatio­n they might have.

“We also have informatio­n to suggest Kieran was in the Ford Estate area so we’re also asking anyone that has CCTV or dashcam footage of that area to get in touch with us as it may prove crucial to our investigat­ion.”

Previously Kieran’s mum had delivered a heartfelt appeal for him to come home in which she said: “Son, please come home or at least let us know you are safe.

"We are worried sick and just want to know you are okay.

"Please, if anyone has seen our Kieran recently, I'd beg you to come forward and tell police.

"I just want to know my boy is okay."

She had also told the Echo how she had been feeling “constantly worried” since her son went missing in April.

Anyone with any informatio­n about Kieran's whereabout­s is asked to contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on the Northumbri­a Police website or contact 101 quoting reference 26 20/04/22.

People can also report anonymousl­y to Crimestopp­ers by calling 0800 555 111.

 ?? ?? Kieran Williams has been missing for over three weeks.
Kieran Williams has been missing for over three weeks.

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