Urgent Search Launched for Missing Birmingham Teen After Derby Football Match
Derbyshire Police are scrambling to find Paul Pike, 18, who vanished after watching Derby County face Birmingham City at Pride Park.
Last Spotted Outside Pride Park Stadium
Paul travelled from Birmingham to Derbyshire for the game on Saturday, 21 March. He was last seen just after 12:40pm outside the stadium, sparking serious concern.
Family’s Emotional Plea: “Paul, We Just Want You Home”
“Paul, you are not in trouble at all, we just want you home. Come home so we can look forward to the cricket season at Warwickshire and the rest of the season for the Blues. I will also sort out the away tickets for Hull.”
His family is desperate and heartbroken. Police continue to follow up every lead as the search intensifies.
Police Hunt for CCTV and Witnesses
Officers are urgently requesting CCTV from businesses near Pride Park, especially any footage from along the River Derwent path between 12:30pm and 2:30pm on 21 March. Anyone who has not yet spoken to police is urged to come forward.
Paul is described as white, around 6ft 1in, slim, with short dark brown hair and a beard. He wore a grey and black Sergio Tacchini tracksuit top, a Burberry baseball cap, navy blue polo shirt, and blue jeans.
If you have any information, saw Paul, or have dashcam footage, contact Derbyshire Police quoting reference 1095 of 24 March:
- Website: Derbyshire Police official site
- Facebook: Message Derbyshire Constabulary on Facebook
- Phone: Call 101
Alternatively, you can anonymously contact CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
