Police look to trace missing teenager last seen in Peterhead

15-year-old Maurice Oneshaujbe is from West Yorkshire but was last seen in Peterhead this weekend.

Published 8th Jun 2021
Last updated 8th Jun 2021

Police in the North East are appealing for information which may help trace 15-year-old Maurice Oneshaujbe.

*UPDATE* Police say Maurice has now been traced.

Maurice has been reported missing from his home in West Yorkshire and was last seen in the Peterhead area, around 10pm on Sunday, 6 June. Officers have significant concerns for his wellbeing, given how far away he is from home.

Maurice is described as being 6ft 2 with a stocky build. When last seen, he was wearing a green hooded top and black jogging bottoms. He has also been linked to a silver BMW 335i (BW15 CCJ).

Sergeant Niall Mullen, from Peterhead Police Station, said: "As time passes, we are growing more concerned for Maurice and his wellbeing. He may also be vulnerable due to possible associations to individuals involved in criminality.

"We are appealing for anyone who has seen him, has any information on his whereabouts or that of the silver BMW, to please contact police on 101, quoting incident 2984 of 7 June."

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