A mother has issued a “desperate” plea for her missing son to return home to his family. 17-year-old Deante James was last seen leaving his home in Enfield at the end of March.
She has said that the family are waiting for him “with wide open arms and heart” after he left their house on March 31 at around 11pm. He was reported missing to the Metropolitan Police the next morning.
The teenager, who has links to Romford, Dagenham, Hackney, Ilford and Earl's Court, was spotted on CCTV at The Courtfield Pub in Earl’s Court at around 8pm on Thursday, April 3. Footage also showed he had visited a nearby McDonald’s.
Deante’s mum, Vandana Bhogowoth, said: “To Boo (Darell Deante, sun son) wherever you are please know that we love you unconditionally and just want you home safe. You are not in any trouble, you are missed beyond words! We are desperate to know you are okay, and all your family are waiting with wide open arms and heart!
“If anyone has seen my son or has any information please contact the police or us immediately. We are desperate for your help. Every piece of information matters. He is very vulnerable as of recent and just want him home so he can get the love, help and support he desperately needs. All our lives are on standstill until he is home safe.”
Deante can be seen wearing a black “Trapstar” cap, blue jacket, black tracksuit and black trainers in the footage, as well as wearing a Nike backpack and Bike cross body bag. Police do not believe he is currently carrying a mobile phone with him. Police say that Deante may have also travelled to Brighton.
Detective Chief Inspector Elsa Mak, from the missing person's team in north London, said: "Deante has been missing for more than a month as we are increasingly concerned for his welfare. He has not been in contact with any of his family or friends and left without any traceable items which means we have limited opportunity to identify his movements.”
Anyone who sees Deante is asked to call 999, while those with information that could help the enquiry are asked to call 101 quoting the reference 01/7330181/25. The Missing People charity can also be contacted online or by calling 116 000.
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