Police appeal for missing teenager who may be in Ipswich
Dorset Police are searching for 17-year-old Artjoms, last seen in Bournemouth on Saturday, who may have travelled to the Ipswich area.
Why it matters: Officers are concerned for the teenager's welfare and need public assistance to locate him safely.
The details: Artjoms was reported missing after last being seen in the area of St Stephen's Road, Bournemouth, at around 17:00 on Saturday 12 July 2025.
He is described as five feet five inches tall with lightly coloured short hair. He was last seen wearing a dark grey tracksuit with black Nike trainers.
Chief Inspector Ashley White, of Dorset Police, said: "We are concerned for Artjoms' welfare and we are keen to locate him as soon as possible and make sure he is OK.
"I am keen to hear from anyone who has any information regarding Artjoms' whereabouts.
"I would also like to appeal directly to Artjom if you see this, to please make contact with us or your loves ones and let us know where you are. We all just want to check that you are all right."
What to do: Anyone with information about Artjoms' whereabouts should contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250104585.
The bottom line: Police are extending their search beyond Dorset to locate a missing teenager whose safety is their primary concern.
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