Urgent police appeal as boy disappears after getting into car

Police have issued an urgent appeal for information over a boy who has not been seen since getting into a car in Salford.

The boy, believed to be a teenager, was spotted getting into the vehicle near Chimney Pot Park on Langworthy Road at around 8.30pm last night (July 26). He has not been seen since, Greater Manchester Police said.

Officers said they have received a report of a missing person but that they 'need to make sure he is safe and well'. The boy was captured on CCTV at around 8.21pm wearing a Puma t-shirt, with dark-coloured joggers and dark sliders.

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Police released a picture of him alongside an appeal at around 1am this morning. The force said officers 'don't believe there is a risk to the wider public'.

Anyone with information on the boy's whereabouts should contact GMP. In a statement, the force said: "We are appealing for information following a report of concern for the welfare of a young person in Salford. A boy, thought to be a young teenager, was seen getting into a car near Chimney Pot Park on Langworthy Road, Salford, at 8:30pm this evening (Friday 26 July) and has not been seen since.

"He was seen on CCTV on Athol Road at 8:21pm wearing a Puma t-shirt with dark coloured joggers and dark sliders. Whilst we have not received a report of a missing person matching this description, we need to ensure that the young male is safe and well.

"We don’t believe there is a risk to the wider public. Anyone with information is asked to call 0161 856 5235 quoting 3261 26/07/24."

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