May 16, 2018 11.12 am This story is over 70 months old

Found: Teen who ‘runs from officers’ missing for sixth day

His family haven’t seen him since Friday

Update – Lincolnshire Police confirmed on Thursday, May 17 that Ricky Sharp was found on Wednesday (May 16).


Police are appealing for help to trace a 15-year-old boy who has been missing since last Friday.

Ricky Sharp, who has not been seen by his family since May 11, has been spotted in the Boston area by local police officers but “always runs off”.

A Lincolnshire Police spokesperson said: “We are asking for anyone who knows where Ricky is to contact us.

“Ricky is described as five foot two inches tall, slim build, brown short hair at the sides and longer on top and front.

“He was last seen wearing deniem shorts a white tshirt with a black rim and grey/black Nike trainers.”

Anyone who knows where he is or has seen him is asked to call police on the 101 non-emergency number.