Desperate search for missing boy last seen near beach wearing Minions pyjamas

Elijah Marsh
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Police have launched an urgent search for a missing boy who was last seen near a beach wearing his Minions pyjamas.

Elijah Marsh, from Southport, has been missing from home since the early hours of Monday morning (January 20). Officers said the 16-year-old was last seen near Fisherman’s path by Formby Beach at 10am.

A force spokesperson said 'extensive enquiries are ongoing to find him'. Elijah is described as being 5ft 10ins tall, of slim build with glasses and dark brown hair.

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He was last seen wearing a Minions pyjamas, blue Minions Oodie and blue Nike trainers and is known to frequent the Southport coast and golf courses in Southport. Anyone with information or sightings is urged to contact police.

In a statement, a Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "Please share and help us find missing 16-year-old Elijah Marsh from Southport. Elijah has been missing from home since the early hours of this morning, Monday 20 January, and he was last seen near Fisherman’s path by Formby Beach at 10am this morning.

"Extensive enquiries are ongoing to find him. He is 5ft10, of slim build, glasses and dark brown hair.

"Elijah was last seen wearing a Minions pyjamas, blue Minions Oodie and blue Nike trainers. He is known to frequent the Southport coast and golf courses in Southport.

"Please pass on any sightings via our form or any other information to Merseyside Police Contact Centre or 101."

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