Police appeal as concern grows over missing Derbyshire teenager

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Police are concerned for the safety of a 13-year-old boy who is missing from the Matlock area.

Zakai, 13, has not been seen since around 9 a.m. yesterday, Tuesday 30 May. He had been wearing grey shorts, a grey t-shirt and black trainers.

Zakai has connections to the Nottinghamshire area, and may also have travelled to Derby or Chesterfield.

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Officers have urged anyone who has seen Zakai, or knows where he is, to contact the force on the details below and quote incident 269 of 30 May: Facebook– send a private message to Derbyshire Police Facebook page; Twitter– direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact; Website– use reporting tools on Derbyshire Police website or use their online contact form or Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.

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