Police launch ‘all forces’ alert for missing teenager from Devon

Have you seen Arthur Heeler-Frood?

15-year-old Arthur went missing five weeks ago on Tuesday and police are very concerned of his whereabouts, because of his age and length of time he has been missing with no contact.

Arthur went missing after leaving his family home in Axminster on the morning of Tuesday 6 September 2016 and failed to turn up to school.

He is described as white, 5ft 4in tall, of slight build with short, light brown hair. Arthur may now have considerably shorter hair, possibly shaven.

Police wish to hear from anyone who may have employed, accommodated, or transported Arthur over the last four to five weeks.

Caroline and Jeremy Heeler-Frood have pleaded for their son to make contact in an emotional appeal today [Tuesday 11 October] which marks the fifth week since the 15-year-old went missing.

Arthur’s mum, Caroline, appealed directly to her son: “We’re missing you terribly. We don’t know that you are safe or what situation you’re in. I don’t think you realise how hard it is for us, please make contact.”

Police are also appealing specifically to anyone who may have employed Arthur, accommodated him or who may have provided him with transport to get in touch.

Superintendent Sam de Reya said:

“We are appealing to business owners, likely to be restaurateurs, hoteliers and cafe owners who may have had a young man work for them in the last four to five weeks or anyone who may have provided accommodation to him in that time period.

Please contact police on our designated phone number 0800 096 1233 quoting log 255 of 14^th September 2016.