Police say the case of the unaccompanied child in Yarm is closed
Last updated 4th Jul 2022
UPDATE 15:56 - Police statement:
"Police have confirmed that they are confident the original call regarding concern for an unaccompanied child in Yarm last night was made in good faith but since we have not received any report of a missing child of that age and since all possible lines of enquiry have been followed, the matter will now be closed.
"We would like to thank all those who shared our appeals and in particular those who came forward with information which helped our enquiries."
The child, believed to be around 8 years old, was seen by himself near Nursery Gardens in Yarm.
Just before 6.40pm yesterday (Sunday) a member of the public contacted police with concerns for a young child she’d seen out alone on his scooter near Nursery Gardens in Yarm. The boy had very limited English but appeared to indicate he was Ukrainian.
As the caller was relaying to police she believed the child was lost and distressed, he bolted into the nearby estate and disappeared from sight.
Officers immediately began enquiries to identify and locate the child and to check his welfare and wellbeing.
Police have still not received any report of a missing child matching the boy’s description, however enquiries have continued overnight, and we need to confirm he is safe and well and back with his family.
The original call was made in good faith and we’d like to thank other callers who rang in with information - we would ask anyone else who may have information to contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting ref 115208.”
He is around 4 foot tall, of medium build, has blonde hair and was wearing light coloured joggers and a pale blue sweatshirt with orange writing on it.
Officers are searching the nearby area but would ask anyone with information to contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number ASAP.
Please quote Ref 115208