Thames Valley Police has launched an urgent appeal to help locate a missing teenage boy from Wantage, Oxfordshire.
Ashdon, aged 16, was last seen in the town at approximately 6:30am on Tuesday, 18 March 2025. He has not been seen or heard from since, prompting growing concern for his safety and wellbeing.
Ashdon is described as being 5ft 8ins (178cm) tall, of slim build, and was last seen wearing a black tracksuit, a Trapstar side bag, and a medical facemask. Officers believe he may also be in the Oxford city centre area, which he is known to frequent.
In a statement, Inspector Matthew Jones said:
“We are extremely concerned for Ashdon’s welfare, and we have been working hard to find him since he was reported missing.
We are now appealing for the public’s help to locate Ashdon, so if you see him, please call 999, quoting reference number 43250132224.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should also make a report via our website.”
Police have urged members of the public not to approach Ashdon but to contact emergency services immediately if he is seen.
The search continues as family and officers grow increasingly anxious for his safe return.
Have you seen Ashdon?
If you have any information, please call 999 immediately, quoting reference 43250132224, or visit the Thames Valley Police website to submit information online.
