Search for missing teenager Luke continues

THE SEARCH for the missing 19-yearold, Luke, continues unabated into its fourth day, with efforts increasingly centred around the waterways near Pembroke Dock.

Officials from DyfedPowys Police have disclosed that the teenager is believed to have last entered the waters close to the BOC Jetty at the terminus of Criterion Way, Pembroke Dock, where the search is presently being concentrated.

Luke was reported missing on Saturday, 13 April, following reports of calls for help heard emanating from the water at Hobbs Point. A multi-agency operation was promptly initiated in response to these distress signals.

A spokesperson from Dyfed-Powys Police provided an update today, stating, “We are persisting in our efforts to locate Luke, aged 19, who is missing in the Pembroke Dock vicinity. He is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, of a slim build, with dark brown hair. He was last observed wearing a long white jacket, black trousers with a white stripe, and black trainers also adorned with a white stripe.”

The police have further revealed that new information suggests Luke might have entered the water from the BOC Jetty on Criterion Way. Search operations, including the deployment of a specialist police dive team, are set to continue in this area.

The public is urged to come forward with any sightings of Luke or information that might aid in the search. Reports can be made to Dyfed-Powys Police through a direct message on social media, by visiting their online contact page at https:// bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, via email at 101@ dyfed- powys. police. uk, or by calling the nonemergency number, 101.

For those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired, communication can be made via text to the non-emergency number 07811 311 908.

The case reference number is DP-20240414012.