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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Tom Wilkinson

Major search in Ingleby Barwick near river for 13-year-old boy

13-year-old Mylo Capilla is missing (Family Handout/PA) - (PA Media)

A major search operation is under way near a river for a missing 13-year-old boy.

Cleveland Police have appealed for information about Mylo Capilla who was last seen at around 9pm on Thursday at an area known as the “Muddies” in Ingleby Barwick, Teesside, near the River Tees.

A large search of the area, which is close to Ramsey Gardens, has been carried out since then involving the emergency services.

Cleveland Police said Mylo was believed to be wearing a dark T-shirt and dark bottoms.

Mylo was last seen at around 9pm on Thursday (Family Handout/PA)

The force urged members of the public who wanted to help to first speak to officers.

In a Facebook post, the force said: “While searches are ongoing, officers are reminding members of the public in the area to liaise with them directly and for their own safety not to enter any water.

“If you have information that will assist officers please call 101 quoting reference number 117649.”

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