A MAJOR search has been launched for a missing 13-year-old who disappeared near a river.
Mylo Capilla, 13, was last seen at around 9pm on Thursday June 26, wearing a dark t-shirt and trousers.
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Mylo was last spotted near Ingleby Barwick, also known as The Muddies, close to Stockton-on-Tees.
Police have launched an appeal for the publics help tracing the missing school boy.
Five ambulances, a specialist Water Rescue Unit, mountain rescue crews, police officers and search dogs were deployed to locate Mylo.
Dozens of groups of residents were also reportedly seen out searching for the missing lad.
Emergency crews urged caution, asking that members of the public avoid entering the river and stay away from the steep banks.
The area near the River Tees has been closed off overnight with searches continuing into the early hours of the morning.
Cleveland Police said: “While searches are ongoing, officers are reminding members of the public in the area to liaise with them directly and for their own safety not to enter any water.
“If you have information that will assist officers please call 101 quoting reference number 117649.”
A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We are currently on-scene at an on-going incident in Ingleby Barwick in Stockton.
“We received the call at 21:29 and currently have one ambulance crew, one duty officer and three crews from our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) on scene and we are being supported by our colleagues at the police and fire services.”
A Tees River Rescue spokesperson said: “Our crews were called out at around 9:15pm on June 26 2025, to assist with searches along the river Tees.
“We would like to reiterate to any public who may be assisting with the search do not enter the water and do not get too close to steep banks.
“We deployed 2 boats and our welfare vehicle with 8 volunteers in total, we will continue to provide support as requested. We will provide no further details.”
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