Thames Valley Police have issued an urgent appeal to help locate two missing children from Banbury, Oxfordshire. Elise and Elliot, whose surnames and ages have not been disclosed for safeguarding reasons, have been missing since Wednesday, 16 April 2025.
The children are believed to be together and may have travelled outside of the immediate area. Officers say they have known links to both Banbury and Milton Keynes, and could be staying with friends or extended family.
Police are urging anyone who may have seen Elise or Elliot, or who has any information regarding their whereabouts, to come forward immediately.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said:
“We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Elise and Elliot. Our officers are working around the clock to locate them and return them safely. If you believe you have seen them or know where they are, please contact us urgently.”
How to Help
Anyone with information is asked to call Thames Valley Police on 101, quoting reference 43250186824. Even seemingly minor details could prove vital in tracing the children.
Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.