Derbyshire Police have issued an urgent public appeal to locate a missing Birmingham City supporter who vanished after attending a football match at Pride Park stadium.
Details of the Disappearance
Paul Pike, an 18-year-old from Birmingham, travelled to Derbyshire to watch Birmingham City FC play against Derby County on Saturday, March 21. He was last seen outside Pride Park at approximately 12:43 PM on that day and has not been seen or heard from since.
Physical Description and Clothing
Paul is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall, with a slim build, short dark brown hair, and a beard. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a distinctive Sergio Tacchino tracksuit top that is grey on the upper portion and black on the lower part.
He also had on a Burberry patterned baseball cap, a navy blue polo shirt, and blue jeans. Police are emphasizing these clothing details to aid public recognition.
Police Appeal for Information
Derbyshire Constabulary have launched a comprehensive search and are urging anyone with information to come forward. They are particularly interested in speaking to individuals who were driving in the Pride Park area around the time of Paul's disappearance and may have dashcam footage.
The police force posted on social media, stating: "We are appealing for the public’s help to locate missing man Paul Pike. We are keen to hear from anyone who has seen Paul, as well as anyone who was driving in the Pride Park area at the time who has dashcam footage."
How to Contact Authorities
Anyone with information is asked to contact Derbyshire Police using the following methods, quoting reference number 1095 of March 24:
- Website: Use the crime reporting tools on the Derbyshire Constabulary website.
- Facebook: Send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page.
- Phone: Call 101.
Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity CrimeStoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting their website.
The community and football fans are being urged to share this appeal widely to help locate Paul Pike as soon as possible.
