January 19th 2024.
Luke Howe, a 14-year-old boy, went missing in the freezing temperatures after leaving his grandparents' home in Trafford, Greater Manchester. His family is deeply worried as he is considered to be a vulnerable individual. The search for him has been intensified with the use of drones and police dogs. The incident took place on Thursday evening, January 18, when he left the house around 6pm and was last seen on Bankhall Lane. It is reported that Luke, who suffers from global developmental delays and autism, has no sense of danger and has a history of fleeing from home towards busy roads.
His aunt, Jessica Howe, shared her concerns about Luke's safety and the efforts being made to find him. She mentioned that the police have been actively involved in the search, using drones and police dogs, but unfortunately, they have not been able to locate him yet. The search area includes the River Bollin in Trafford and the River Mersey in south Manchester. The search is expected to continue this morning.
In an emotional plea, Jessica urged the public to keep an eye out for Luke, especially in the areas of Hale, Altrincham, Wythenshawe, and Sale, near the rivers and canals. She also expressed her gratitude towards the police and emergency services for their relentless search efforts. Jessica hopes that Luke has managed to find shelter somewhere and is safe. She described him as a young and vulnerable schoolboy and asked anyone who may have seen him or noticed any unusual behavior to come forward and contact the police.
The family is devastated and Luke's parents are inconsolable. They are determined to continue the search and are asking for the public's help. Jessica requested anyone with information to contact the police with the reference number provided. The family is hopeful that Luke will be found soon and they can be reunited with him. They are thankful for the support and concern shown by the community and are determined to find him as soon as possible.
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