Missing Frankie, 17, is believed to be in Swadlincote and police are appealing for the public's help in finding him(Image: Derbyshire Police)

Urgent police appeal to find missing teenager, 17, thought to be in Swadlincote

by · Derbyshire Live

Police have made an urgent appeal for help to find a missing teenager. There are growing concerns for Frankie, who is 17.

He is thought to be in the Swadlincote area. However despite efforts by officers, Derbyshire Police says it has been unable to find him.

Officers now want to hear from anyone who has seen Frankie. They also want to speak to anyone who believes they know where he could be.

Derbyshire Police said in an appeal for help issued on Saturday night (December 14): "We are growing concerned for Frankie’s welfare and want to hear from anyone who has seen him over the last couple of days or knows where he might be now.

"Anyone who can help should contact us, quoting incident 6 of December 11." Police can be contacted via the following methods:

  • Use the crime reporting tools on the Derbyshire Police website.
  • Send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
  • Direct message the police contact centre on X (Twitter) via @DerPolContact
  • Call police on 101