Police continuing to appeal for information to trace missing 18-year-old in Chester

Police searching for missing student Emmanuel Chikwa have issued new CCTV image as they continue to appeal for information.

The 18-year-old was reported missing to police on Friday 1 April.

Following further enquiries, officers have now released a new image of Emmanuel which shows him walking near to the suspension bridge in Chester City Centre at 2.44am on Monday 28 March.

In the CCTV image he is wearing a distinctive dark coloured jacket with a white stripe across the chest and his left arm.

Emmanuel, who is originally from Sheffield, is described as black, 5′ 7″ tall, of a slight build with a shaven head and wears glasses.

He was last seen wearing a dark coloured jacket, a grey t-shirt, black trousers and black shoes.

Detective Sergeant Simon Owen said: “Officers have been out and about across the city continuing the search for Emmanuel.

“This is extremely out of character for Emmanuel and we are concerned for his welfare.

“We have been following a number of enquiries which has resulted in a further CCTV image of Emmanuel which shows him walking through the city centre in the early hours of 28 March.

“With this new sighting, we now know Emmanuel was wearing a distinctive jacket so I would appeal to anyone who may have seen him, or someone who matching his description to please get in touch.

“The same goes to anyone with CCTV in and around the suspension bridge area of Chester along with dashcam and smart doorbell footage as this may help us.

“I’m also continuing to appeal directly to Emmanuel, please contact us to let us know that you are safe and well.”

Anyone within any information in relation to the whereabouts of Emmanuel asked to contact Cheshire Police via the website or call 101, quoting IML 1235742.

Alternatively information can be reported anonymously to the Crimestoppers website or call 0800 555 111.