Police search for teenager last seen on Llandudno beach in swim shorts
North Wales Police say the 16-year-old boy named Athrun was last seen on West Shore Beach on Saturday and are treating the investigation as a "high-risk missing person enquiry".
Monday 12 May 2025 12:28, UK
Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old boy who was last seen on a beach wearing a pair of swimming shorts.
North Wales Police say the boy, identified only as Athrun, was last seen at around 2pm on Saturday on West Shore Beach in Llandudno, Conwy.
The force said extensive searches have taken place, including on land, water and from the air, with specialists from several agencies involved.
Athrun, who was on holiday from South Gloucestershire, is described as having short dark hair and is around 6ft tall.
He was wearing blue and white patterned swim shorts and may walk with an "unusual gait", police say.
The investigation is being treated as a "high-risk missing person enquiry" by police, with "significant resources" committed to the search.
The Coastguard, National Police Air Service and Search and Rescue Dogs Association have all been involved in the search so far.
Detective Chief Inspector Simon Kneale thanked people who have helped efforts to find Athrun but urged members of the public "not to put themselves at risk".
"Officers continue to support Athrun's family while attempts to locate him continue," he added.
In a further update on Monday, Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan asked the public to "refrain from attending the area" as search efforts continue.
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Officers are asking for anyone with dash cam footage or photographs taken in the West Shore area between 12pm and 6pm on Saturday to check whether they have any sightings of Athrun.
Anyone with information is asked to contact North Wales Police.