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Police go round the door in Luton as the search for the missing Michael, 12, intensifies.

Police are expanding the search for a missing 12-year-old child in Luton who did not return from school on Friday.

Bedfordshire police released a photo of Michael Tilcock on Saturday, saying they were increasingly concerned about his well-being.

They go from door to door inquiring about the area where he was last seen, seeking the help of the public to find him.

Over the weekend, teams of specialists made inquiries and searched for Michael, as well as following numerous reports of public observations, including in Bramingham and the city center on Saturday.

Police go door-to-door in search of Michael Credit: ITV Anglia

Detective Superintendent Louise Glynn said: “We are grateful for the community’s support so far to help us find Michael. Since we are only 12, we are naturally concerned about his well-being because he has been away from home for so long. He is also without his mobile phone.

“Although friends and members of the public say they have seen him in various places in Luton on the last day or so, this has not been confirmed and we will follow Michael to see if he is safe and well. As such, he remains at high risk and we are conducting a full and thorough investigation into his whereabouts.

“This length of disappearance is not typical for Michael and I would like to assure him if he sees this call that there are no problems and he should contact the police or his family as soon as possible.

Chief Detective Louise Glynn said they are grateful for the community’s help Credit: ITV Anglia

“We are happy for anyone who has any information to share this with us, every detail can be useful for our inquiries.” Whitehorse Vale, downtown or Bramingham with a boy matching Michael’s description. Michael is described as white, 4’8 “, with a medium build and light brown hair. He was thought to be wearing school pants, black sneakers and a black jacket with a hood when he was last seen officially.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, citing reference 359 of 22 April.