A frantic international search is underway for two-year-old British toddler Oliver Pugh, who vanished from a Costa Blanca resort in a suspected parental abduction. The young boy from Telford, Shropshire, was last seen on Tuesday, 25th June, sparking a major response from Spanish authorities.
Oliver is believed to be with his father, 36-year-old Ashley Pugh, after the pair failed to return from a scheduled holiday. The child's mother, who remains in the UK, is said to be absolutely distraught and desperately appealing for information.
International Investigation Launched
The Guardia Civil in Spain has launched a full-scale investigation, treating the case as a potential unlawful removal of a child. Officers are conducting door-to-door enquiries and reviewing extensive CCTV footage from the Campoamor area in an attempt to trace their movements.
An international alert has been circulated across Europe to prevent the pair from leaving Spain. Authorities are particularly focused on airports, ports, and land border crossings.
Description of Missing Pair
Oliver is described as a young white boy with blonde hair. His father, Ashley Pugh, is approximately 5'7" tall with brown hair and a local Telford accent. The specific details of what they were last wearing are currently undisclosed.
A spokesperson for the Guardia Civil confirmed the active investigation, stating: "We are doing everything possible to locate the minor and ensure his safe return."
Family's Heartbreaking Plea
The family has made a direct and emotional appeal for his safe return. They are urging anyone, whether in Spain or the UK, with even the smallest piece of information to come forward immediately.
This distressing incident highlights the terrifying reality of international parental child abductions. The community in Telford and expats in Spain have rallied online, sharing the appeal widely across social media platforms.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Guardia Civil in Spain or Crimestoppers in the UK anonymously.
