West Mercia Police have issued an urgent public appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of 17-year-old Kieran Hipwell, who has been missing from his Redditch home since Monday.
The teenager was last seen in the Church Hill area of Redditch at approximately 4 PM on June 10th, and both authorities and his distressed family are becoming increasingly concerned for his safety and wellbeing.
Description of Missing Teen
Kieran is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, of slim build with short brown hair. When he was last seen, he was wearing distinctive clothing that might help members of the public identify him:
- A black Nike hooded top
- Grey tracksuit bottoms
- Black trainers
Police Statement and Public Appeal
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police stated: "We are growing increasingly concerned for Kieran's welfare and are urgently appealing to anyone who may have seen him or knows of his current whereabouts to come forward immediately. We're particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen him in the Church Hill area or has any information that could assist our search."
Police have urged local residents in Worcestershire to check their garden sheds, outbuildings, and any CCTV or doorbell footage that might have captured Kieran's movements.
Family's Growing Concern
Kieran's family have expressed their deep distress over his disappearance and are desperately appealing for anyone with information to contact authorities. "We just want to know he's safe and well," a family member told police.
The community has mobilised to share the appeal across social media platforms, with hundreds of local residents joining the effort to locate the missing teenager.
How to Help
Anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is urged to contact West Mercia Police immediately by calling 101 and quoting reference number 442 of June 10th. For those who wish to remain anonymous, information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
