Police appeal to find missing 16-year-old with links to Derbyshire

Derbyshire Constabulary are urging the public to help them find a teenager from Bournemouth who is said to have links to the county.
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The force reissued an appeal put out this morning by Dorest Police in the search to find Graham Wells, 16 who went missing after leaving an address in Malmesbury Park Road, Bournemouth at around 7.40pm on April 8.

The 16-year-old is six feet three inches tall, of slim build and has brown hair.

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Graham, who has links to Derbyshire along with London, was last seen wearing a grey The North Face tracksuit, Nike trainers and a large black coat with a red and white motif.

Missing teenager Graham Wells is said to have links to Derbyshire.Missing teenager Graham Wells is said to have links to Derbyshire.
Missing teenager Graham Wells is said to have links to Derbyshire.

Inspector Greg Tansill, of Bournemouth police, said: “It has been some time since Graham was last seen or has been heard from.

"Therefore, we are becoming very concerned for his welfare.

“When he left the address in Bournemouth, he mentioned his intention to go to London.

"However, we have not been able to establish whether he has gone there or where exactly he might be. He has previously lived in the Borough of Barking & Dagenham.

The 16-year-old was last seen leaving an address in Bournemouth.The 16-year-old was last seen leaving an address in Bournemouth.
The 16-year-old was last seen leaving an address in Bournemouth.
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“We are hoping that somebody may have seen him since he was last seen or has information about his current whereabouts.

“Also, I would like to appeal to Graham directly.

"If you see this appeal, please contact us.

"You are not in any trouble – we just want to ensure you are safe and well.”

Anyone with information about Graham’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210055438.

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