Derbyshire Police have launched an intensive high-tech operation in their desperate search for 13-year-old Dezi Freeman, who vanished from his Derby home over a week ago. The force has confirmed the deployment of a specialised surveillance unit equipped with advanced technological capabilities to aid in the investigation.
The disappearance of the teenager from the Alvaston area has triggered a major police response, with officers expressing 'increasing concern' for his welfare as days pass without contact.
Covert Technology Deployed
The surveillance unit, a resource typically reserved for serious criminal investigations, utilises cutting-edge equipment to gather intelligence and track movements. While police remain tight-lipped about specific capabilities to protect operational integrity, such units often employ automated number plate recognition (ANPR), sophisticated data analysis, and other digital tracking methods.
A police spokesperson stated: "We are using a number of specialist resources and units to try and locate Dezi. This includes officers from our surveillance unit."
Appeal for Public Assistance
Authorities are continuing to urge the public to come forward with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem. Dezi was last seen at approximately 3:30 PM on Monday and is known to frequent areas of Derby, including the city centre and the Pride Park retail area.
He is described as white, approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, of slim build, with short light brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black Nike jumper, black tracksuit bottoms, and black trainers.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Derbyshire Police immediately, quoting reference 24*556029.
