A concerned dad is appealing for help from Leeds residents to find his missing teenage son who he fears is being exploited by drug gangs.
Chris Perkins from Cheshire said his son Lucas went missing on Friday (December 18) and “the last we knew is that Lucas was in Garforth”.
Chris now fears that the 17-year-old is being used by County Lines drug dealers. He added that the family is very concerned for Lucas’ welfare.
Lucas is described as 5ft 6in with “mousey” hair and slim build.
Posting on a community Facebook group, Chris said: “Hello all, we hope you can help us. Our 17yr old son went missing last Friday.
"We live in Cheshire and the last we knew is that Lucas was in Garforth. Police are patrolling but our concern is he is being exploited by the drug gang County Lines."
He continued: "This is a plea for help to ask anyone who may have seen Lucas to immediately report to the police on 101 or 999 if you have a location.
"He is 5ft 6”, mousey brown hair, slim build. We desperately want him home but very concerned for his welfare.”
