Police concerned as teenager, 17, missing for five days

Ryan O'Neill

13 November 2024 at 6:13 am·1-min read

Police are appealing for information to find a teenager who has been missing for five days. Deacon Powell, 17, was last seen in leaving an address in Abertillery at around 2pm on of Friday, November 8.

He was last seen wearing black jogging bottoms and a black jacket. Deacon is described as around 5ft 6” tall and of slim build with black hair.

He has links to Brynmawr, Abertillery and Abergavenny. A Gwent Police statement said: "Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call us on 101 or send us a direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2400373296. Deacon is also urged to get in touch with us."

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