A search is taking place to find a Portuguese teenager who was last seen in Oldham a week ago.
Greater Manchester Police are looking for 16-year-old Rafael, who was last seen in the Coppice area of Oldham at around 3pm on Friday, March 1.
Rafael is described as a Portuguese boy who is 5ft 7in tall and of a slim medium build.
He has black hair, which he wears in cornrows, and brown eyes.
#MISSING | Have you seen Rafael from #Oldham?
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) March 7, 2024
Rafael (16) was last seen in Coppice, Oldham at around 3pm on Friday 1 March 2024.
Officers want to make sure he is safe and well.
Any info? Contact GMP on 0161 856 8931. pic.twitter.com/LBTAyEhYPS
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When last seen, Rafael was wearing a black tracksuit and black Nike trainers.
Police have said they want to make sure he is found safe and well and are appealing to members of the public as the search for Rafael continues.
Anyone with any information about the teenager's whereabouts is urged to contact police by calling 0161 856 8931.
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