Noah Donohoe: Hundreds join search for missing teenager who may be concussed
Written by News on 24/06/2020
Police have issued an urgent appeal for information about a missing child who may be concussed and confused after falling off his bicycle in Belfast.
Hundreds of people are taking part in a second day of searches for Noah Donohoe, 14, who has not been seen since Sunday evening.
Noah left his home in South Belfast on his black Apollo mountain bike at 5.30pm and was spotted on nearby Ormeau Avenue at 5.45pm.
Police say he was seen on Royal Avenue, heading towards York Street, and then on North Queen Street, heading towards Limestone Road, at 5.57pm.
Chief Inspector Gavin Kirkpatrick said: “An eyewitness believes they saw a young male matching Noah’s description fall off his bicycle on Sunday evening, possibly sustaining a head injury, in the vicinity of North Queen Street/York Street, but we do not know the specific time.
“We believe Noah got back on his bicycle, cycling into Northwood Road when he then abandons his clothing, as he is seen a short time later cycling while naked.
“We believe Noah then dropped his bicycle and left the area on foot,” he added.
When he left home, Noah was dressed in a khaki green North Face jacket, grey sweat shorts with an emblem on one leg, a tie-die blue hoody and Nike trainers with a bright yellow tick on them.
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He was wearing a skateboarding helmet and carrying a khaki rucksack.
Officers searching for the teenager are being assisted by the air support unit, a tactical support group, Community Service Rescue colleagues and volunteers from the local community.
Chief Inspector Kilpatrick added: “Noah’s family and police are very concerned for Noah as this is completely out of character. We need help from the public to find him.”
If you have any information, please contact the Police Service of Northern Ireland on 101, quoting reference number 1619 (21.06.20)
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