UPDATE: |Fresh appeal issued to find teenager who went missing 10 days ago News

Riley is believed to be in Greater Manchester

Officers have issued a fresh appeal to find a missing teenager who disappeared 10 days ago.

Riley was last seen in Sheffield at 2.30pm on Saturday, March 29, but police believe he is in Wigan.

Greater Manchester Police issued an urgent appeal to find the missing 16-year-old last Wednesday (April 2) and have issued a new appeal for Riley this morning (Tuesday).

Riley is described as being white, around 5ft 10ins tall and of slim build, with short, brown hair.

At the time of his disappearance, Riley was seen wearing a tracksuit and Nike trainers.

A GMP spokesperson previously said: “Officers are becoming increasingly concerned and want to make sure he is safe and well.”

Anyone who sees Riley or has information on his whereabouts is urged to come forward as soon as possible.

In an update issued on X this morning, a GMP Wigan spokesperson added: “Officers remain concerned for the welfare of Riley, 16, last seen in Sheffield but believed to be in Wigan – anyone with information to help should call us on 0161 856 0364 or 101.

“He is 5ft 10ins tall, slim with short, brown hair, in a tracksuit and Nike trainers.”

In an emergency situation, dial 999.

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