Teenage boy missing

Matthew Woodbridge has friends and family throughout Bedfordshire and in the past when he has gone missing he has been located in the Luton area.

Matthew is in the care of Social Services and and was staying in a care home at the time of his disappearance on April 7.

PC Darran Walker said: “We know Matthew has friends and family living throughout the county including in the towns of Luton, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. It is possible that Matthew is staying with family or friends and these people may not be aware that any person allowing him to reside in their care is committing an offence of harbouring a child that is an arrestable offence for which they could face a term of imprisonment.

“I appeal to anyone who has seen Matthew including anyone who may have seen a child matching his description at their local shops or whilst they are commuting to and from work to speak with the police so we can make sure he is safe and well.”

Matthew is described as a 15-year-old white boy, with a stocky build, 5’6” tall with short brown hair, a pale complexion and blue eyes.

Anyone with information about Matthew’s whereabouts can contact PC Darran Walker at Bedfordshire Police Missing Persons Unit, in confidence, on 101, or text information to 07786 200011.