Derbyshire Police have launched an urgent search for Paul Pike, an 18-year-old from Birmingham, who disappeared after watching Derby County play against Birmingham City at Pride Park Stadium.
Paul travelled from Birmingham to Derbyshire to attend the football match on Saturday, 21 March. He was last seen just after 12:40pm outside Pride Park Stadium, raising serious concerns for his safety.
Paul’s family has made an emotional plea for his safe return. They said, “Paul, you are not in trouble at all, we just want you home. Come home so we can look forward to the cricket season at Warwickshire and the rest of the season for the Blues. I will also sort out the away tickets for Hull.” The family is desperate and heartbroken as the search continues.
Police are actively following up every lead and have requested CCTV footage from businesses near Pride Park, particularly along the River Derwent path, between 12:30pm and 2:30pm on 21 March. They are urging anyone who has not yet spoken to officers to come forward with any information.
Paul is described as white, approximately 6ft 1in tall, slim build, with short dark brown hair and a beard. At the time he went missing, he was wearing a grey and black Sergio Tacchini tracksuit top, a Burberry baseball cap, a navy blue polo shirt, and blue jeans.
If you have any information about Paul Pike, saw him on the day, or have dashcam footage, please contact Derbyshire Police quoting reference 1095 of 24 March:
Website: Derbyshire Police official site
Facebook: Message Derbyshire Constabulary on Facebook
Phone: Call 101
Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to CrimeStoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via their website.
Originally published by UKNIP.
