An urgent nationwide alert has been issued by Metropolitan Police as concern mounts for three missing children who vanished from their South London home.
The siblings - 14-year-old Shahnawaz Abdul, 11-year-old Aryan Abdul, and 7-year-old Alinag Abdul - were last seen in the Merton area on Tuesday afternoon, sparking a massive police operation to locate them.
Critical Details of Disappearance
According to Scotland Yard, the children disappeared from the Wimbledon area approximately at 3:30 PM on June 11th. Police have expressed "growing concern" for their welfare and are urging anyone with information to come forward immediately.
Shahnawaz is described as approximately 5'7" tall with short black hair, last seen wearing a black hooded top, black tracksuit bottoms, and black trainers. His younger brother Aryan stands at around 4'6" with short black hair, wearing a blue hooded top, grey tracksuit bottoms, and black trainers. The youngest, Alinag, is approximately 4'2" tall and was wearing a black hooded top, black tracksuit bottoms, and black trainers.
Metropolitan Police's Urgent Appeal
Detective Inspector Sarah Williams, leading the investigation, stated: "We are increasingly concerned for the welfare of these three children and need to ensure they are safe. We're appealing to anyone who may have seen them or has information about their whereabouts to contact us immediately."
The police have launched a comprehensive search operation involving multiple units and are reviewing CCTV footage from the area. Authorities are also checking with local transport services and contacting schools and community centres.
How the Public Can Help
Officers are urging residents in the Merton and surrounding areas to check their garden sheds, outbuildings, and any areas where the children might have sought shelter. The public is asked to remain vigilant and report any potential sightings without delay.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Metropolitan Police on 101, quoting reference 24MIS021367. For immediate sightings, dial 999 without delay.
