Found Safe UK - Dylan Hayes, 3, Birmingham, 19 August 2019

[HayLouise]

11:32

'A quiet new-build estate with only a scattering of people around'

The area has been described as a quiet, new-build estate with only a small scattering of people walking around.

Our reporter Oprah Flash says that considering it’s the school holidays it’s surprising that no children are out playing.

She added that neighbours have spoken about being shocked that something like that has happened in an area like this.

Live updates - urgent appeal to find missing three-year-old Dylan Hayes

 

[HayLouise]

11:59

Latest update from police

Police say it is possible that Dylan has been left in the care of a friend or relative.

A spokesman tweeted: “We would urge them to get in touch so we can make sure he is safe and well.”

Live updates - urgent appeal to find missing three-year-old Dylan Hayes

 

[HayLouise]

12:15

The street where Dylan was last seen

Three-year-old Dylan Hayes was last seen in Stockmans Close in Hawkesley, Selly Oak with his mum Kayley.

That was on Monday evening and he has not been seen since.



Stockmans Close in Hawkesley, Selly Oak (Image: Darren Quinton)

Live updates - urgent appeal to find missing three-year-old Dylan Hayes

 

[missmargot]

I’ve been following this via the police’s social media, so worrying and also so very odd. There is a great deal that isn’t being said and even the photo is strange, it is so sad if that is the best photo that could be found of this little boy.

 

[HayLouise]

13:12

What to do if you have any information on Dylan

Police are continuing to appeal for information on three-year-old Dylan Hayes.

Anyone who knows his whereabouts is being asked to dial 999 with details.



Live updates - urgent appeal to find missing three-year-old Dylan Hayes

 

[CharlestonGal]

I hope his mom didn't hurt him.

 

[jamjim]

This is so worrying I really hope this lovely little boy is ok.

 

[Rhenish]

Police search for missing boy, 3, who was last seen leaving home last night

Quoted from article
"Anyone who knows their whereabouts should contact police."

So it sounds like they are both missing possibly, but they are focused on finding the little boy, not much on or about the Mom or who reported them missing.

 

[missmargot]

The mother doesn’t seem to be considered a missing person in her own right, only in relation to the whereabouts and safety of her son. Or at least that’s what the reporting seems to indicate IMO.

 

[HayLouise]

14:32

'The initial hours after a child disappears are crucial'

Statistics show that the initial hours after a child disappears are crucial, according to the Child Rescue Alert website.

A spokesman said:


A sighting by a member of the public can lead to the safe recovery of the child.

If your child went missing wouldn’t you want the world to stop and look for them?

The charity Missing People exists to offer a lifeline when someone disappears.

With the help of its publicity partners the charity searches for those who are missing and at risk, and provides specialised 24 hour support to help ease the heartache and confusion for families left behind.

Live updates - urgent appeal to find missing three-year-old Dylan Hayes

 

[HayLouise]

DBM

 

[missmargot]

He’s been found safe and well, thank goodness Child Rescue Alerts

 

[HayLouise]

#FOUND | Fantastic news! Dylan Hayes, aged three, has been found safe and well, along with his mother, in Selly Oak, #Birmingham, in the last few minutes. Thanks so much for all your messages and shares.

West Midlands Police on Twitter

 

[CharlestonGal]

So happy the little one and his mum are safe and found. My mind was going to terrible places. So glad to be wrong!