Police release CCTV of boy, 4, playing with dad moments before they both vanished

POLICE have today released CCTV of a four-year-old boy moments before he vanished with his dad.

James Malone was last seen playing with dad Ian, 44, near a house in Gateshead at around 10.15am on Sunday.


He had been with Ian as part of a planned visit but the pair left the area and haven't been heard from since.

Police have now released images and CCTV of the pair taken on the day they vanished.

In it, little James can be seen on his dad's shoulders as they walk down a street together.

A picture also shows the lad playing with his dad by a tree.

Police are now asking for anyone with information about the pair's whereabouts to come forward.

Chief Superintendent Sav Patsalos said: “Our top priority is the welfare of Ian and James and the focus of our investigation is making sure we can locate them safe and well.

“We have carried out a number of enquiries in recent days but know that assistance from the public could be crucial to tracing their whereabouts.

“We are now in a position to release an image of James and are today also releasing some CCTV footage that shows the pair together after their disappearance.

“A number of people have already called us with information, and we are following up on every lead, but we still need anyone with information to come forward.

“If you think you have seen Ian and James in recent days, or could help us trace their whereabouts, then please get in touch with us immediately.”

Ian has been described as 5ft 5ins tall, of a slight build with mousey brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a dark coloured jacket, jeans and trainers.

James is described as having curly, auburn hair and was last seen wearing a rust coloured t-shirt.

Anyone with information can call Northumbria Police on 101 quoting NP-20210704-0851.

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