Man arrested after missing teenager found by police in Bournemouth

Officers had been searching for a 13-year-old boy who'd not been seen for four days

Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 4th Oct 2026

A 19-year-old man from Christchurch has been arrested after a teenager reported missing in Bournemouth was found.

A 13-year-old boy disappeared after being seen leaving a property in Windham Road, Bournemouth at around 8.40am on Wednesday, 30th September.

Following thorough enquiries and searches, Dorset Police confirmed he has been located.

The arrested 19-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of child abduction.

Detectives say an investigation into the circumstances of the incident is continuing.

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