Burnley, UK – October 5, 2025 — Lancashire Police have issued an urgent appeal for help in locating 15-year-old Philip Junior Bell, who was last seen in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, on October 3, 2025, at around 2:20 p.m. The teenager, who is also known by the nickname “Junior,” is believed to have traveled to Burnley and may be with individuals aware that he is missing. Authorities are stressing the importance of immediate action from anyone who might have information or have seen him.
What Happened
Philip Junior Bell, known as Junior, was last seen on Friday, October 3, 2025, in the Newcastle-Under-Lyme area of Staffordshire. Despite efforts by authorities, the teenager has not yet returned home. Police have reason to believe that he is currently in the Burnley area of Lancashire and could be with people who know he is missing. The police warned that anyone who is helping him evade authorities could be committing a criminal offense and risks prosecution.
Description of Philip Junior Bell
- Name: Philip Junior Bell (known as Junior)
- Age: 15
- Height: 5ft 7ins
- Build: Slim
- Hair: Short brown hair (though he is known to change his appearance significantly)
- Last Seen Wearing:
- Blue and navy Montrex tracksuit bottoms
- Black/grey Montrex jacket with green cords
- Montrex zip hoodie with blue patterns
What to Do if You Have Information
If you have immediate information or have seen Junior since his disappearance, please call 999 immediately. For non-immediate sightings, please contact 101 and quote log0434 of 4th October 2025.
Police have shared a picture of Philip, and they are urging the public to help bring him home safely.
Public Appeal
In an official statement, Burnley and Padiham Police emphasized the importance of cooperation from anyone who may know of Philip’s whereabouts. “We would like to point out to those who may be helping Philip stay missing that you are committing a criminal offense and could be prosecuted,” the statement read. The police continue to ask the community for help and cooperation in finding Philip, emphasizing that every tip, no matter how small, could make a difference in bringing him home.
What Happens Next
The investigation remains ongoing, with Lancashire Police working tirelessly to locate Philip Junior Bell. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and are hopeful that the public’s help will lead to his safe return.
This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
Please share this appeal and help bring Junior home safely.
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