Missing teen urged to get in touch following death of his grandmother

Ciaron Nuttall

Police are urging a missing teenager to get in touch following the death of his grandmother.

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

His phone and social network accounts have not been used since that time, which is out of character and he has not accessed his bank account.

Ciaron’s grandmother, Margaret Keogh, 59, who lived in Castleton, died over the weekend and her funeral is due to take place on Wednesday 3 August 2011 in Castleton.

Margaret will later be laid to rest with Ciaron’s sister Jade who died aged 6 months old.

Prior to his disappearance Ciaron was a regular visitor to his grandparents and a hand written letter was left by Margaret for Ciaron in a sealed envelope.

Police are also investigating possible sightings of him in Rochdale and Bury.

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

Senior Investigating Officer Andy Tattersall, said: “This is an incredibly upsetting time for the family, who are grieving for one relative and are desperately worried about another.

“Ciaron’s family want nothing more than for him to come home for the funeral and receive the letter specially written for him by his grandmother.

“At the very least they just want to hear from him to know he is safe and well.

“If anyone knows where Ciaron is, what has happened to him or has seen him please call us.

“I would also encourage Ciaron to go home and be with his family at this sad time.”

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