Luke Jeremy Cowan, age 17.
Police are following new leads in their investigation into the whereabouts of a missing teenager from the Isle of Wight.
Luke Jeremy Cowan, aged 17, of Chapel Street, Newport, Isle of Wight was last seen on Tuesday, June 16, 2009.
Detective Inspector Nick Heelan of Newport CID said: “Police are making enquiries into a number of more recent, as yet unconfirmed sightings of Luke by members of the public in the Sandown area of the Isle of Wight during the past week.
The last confirmed sighting of Luke was on Tuesday, June 16 shortly after 3.00pm.
He had been seen on CCTV earlier, boarding a Southern Vectis service from Newport Bus Station at approximately 2.15pm on Tuesday, June 16.
Luke is described as:
● White
● 6 ft 2 ins tall
● Short dark hair
● Blue eyes
● Freckles
● Broad build.
Luke’s mother, Michelle Knight, said: “The whole family is worried about Luke, and we are desperate just to know he is safe and well. We all love him, and will support him no matter what happens. There is no need for him to feel frightened about making contact with his family or the police.”
Luke, and anyone with information about his whereabouts, is asked to phone Newport Police Station on 101 or 0845 045 45 45.