Police say teenager Reuben reported missing from home has been found 'safe and well'

Bruce Unwin

23 June 2024 at 6:23 am·1-min read

Police confirm missing teenager Reuben, 14, has been found 'safe and well' <i>(Image: Northumbria Police)</i> — Police confirm missing teenager Reuben, 14, has been found 'safe and well' *(Image: Northumbria Police)*

Police have confirmed that a teenager reported missing from home earlier today (Sunday June 23) has now been found.

Reuben Gadah was reported to have been missing from home in the West Boldon area of South Tyneside, on Monday (June 17).

It was reported that he was subsequently seen at Fellgate Metro Station in Jarrow, on Thursday (June 20).

(Image: Northumbria Police)

As days went on and the 14-year-old still had not returned home, police and Reuben’s family grew increasingly concerned for his welfare.

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He was said to have links across the entire Northumbria force area, but specifically to Newcastle.

Inquiries have been ongoing, and a public appeal was made earlier today (Sunday June 23) for information regarding the teenager’s whereabouts.

But in a short statement issued at mid-morning, Northumbria Police confirmed they were, “pleased to update that missing boy Reuben has now been found, safe and well."

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