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Police appeal to find missing boy, 15, who hasn't been seen for three days

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Rossiter, J. (2026, October 4). Police appeal to find missing boy, 15, who hasn't been seen for three days. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16182245/Police-appeal-missing-boy-three-days.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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South Wales Police are searching for a 15-year-old boy named Connor who has been missing from Llanharan since Thursday morning. Described as 5 feet 5 inches tall with black hair and appearing younger than his actual age, police are concerned about his welfare and are urging anyone with information to contact them or Crimestoppers anonymously.
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Connor, a 15-year-old boy from Llanharan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, has been missing since Thursday morning. He is described as approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a slight build and black hair. Despite appearing younger than his age, police are concerned for Connor's safety and welfare. South Wales Police have appealed to the public for any information about his whereabouts, urging anyone who has seen him or knows something that could help in locating him to contact them using reference number 2600317807. Additionally, people can provide tips anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

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Joe Rossiter
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Topics

Crimestoppers Llanharan Rhondda Cynon Taf South Wales

Subjects

Connor PERSON · 5× South Wales GPE · 4× Llanharan GPE · 2× Crimestoppers ORG · 1× Rhondda Cynon Taf GPE · 1×

Narrative

South Wales Police said Connor, 15, had been missing from Llanharan since Thursday Officers said Connor was around 5ft 5in, of slight build and appeared younger than his age
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Police are searching for a boy who has been missing for three days. asserted
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South Wales Police said Connor, 15, was last seen in Llanharan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, on Thursday around 9am. asserted
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He was described as 5ft 5in tall, of slight build, with black hair and appearing younger than his age. Officers said they were concerned for Connor's welfare. asserted
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A South Wales Police spokesman said: 'If you have seen Connor or have any information, please contact South Wales Police quoting 2600317807.' asserted
you → say → 2600317807
Anyone with information can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. asserted
Anyone → contact → 111
South Wales Police said Connor, 15, had been missing from Llanharan since Thursday Officers said Connor was around 5ft 5in, of slight build and appeared younger than his age asserted
Connor → say → age
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