CCTV appeal for teenager missing from Maidstone

Officers are now able to release CCTV images of a teenager missing from Maidstone.

Russel Burrdett-Deakin was reported missing from his home near Sutton Road, at around 6.30pm on Wednesday 6 September 2023.

Description

Russel is 17 and of slim build. He has dark hair with blue colourings and was last seen wearing red or maroon bottoms, along with a red Champion hooded top. Russel was also carrying a black Under Armor rucksack.

Police are extensively searching to locate Russel safely and assure him he is not in any trouble.

A message to Russel

Chief Inspector Mark McLellan said:

‘We want Russel to know that while he may be feeling worried or scared, we’re here to help him. He is not in any trouble at all, and we just want to make sure he is safe. If Russel reads this, I urge him to please either call 999, or contact a friend or relative. We have officers who are available to speak at any time or, if he would prefer, he can also visit us at a police station.‘We also want to reassure Russel that there are lots of other people who care about his welfare and who can help, such as volunteers at the Missing People charity. They are available every day, between 9am and 11pm by calling 116 000.’

Appeal

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call 999, quoting reference 06-1384.