Missing teen could be in Lancashire, say police

Ciaron Nuttall

Detectives investigating the disappearance of a teenager believe he may be in Bacup, Lancashire.

Ciaron Nuttall, aged 19, was last seen on Cardigan Street, Royton on 5 March 2011.

Ciaron is white, 5ft 9in tall, of slim build with short brown hair and has links to Oldham and Rochdale and family members in Wigan.

Ciaron is a former St Cuthbert’s High School pupil. His phone, social network accounts and bank account have not been accessed.

Officers from the Major Incident Team will be distributing posters in Bacup in the hope of finding him

Detective Chief Inspector Pete Giles, from the Major Incident Team, said: "His family are extremely worried about him and all I would ask is that he ring them or the police and let us know you are safe and well.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Incident Team on 0161 856 2446, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.