A school says they are “desperate” to find about a missing Year 9 pupil.
Rashid Elsafi-Bakkar, 14, was last seen over a week ago at his Wembley home at around 10pm on March 20.
According to police there is “no clear reason” for his disappearance.
Now the principal at his school, Ark Elvin Academy in Wembley, has said she is “deeply concerned”.
Principal Rebecca Curtis said: “Anyone who knows Rashid will know how out of character this is.”
Ms Curtis said Rashid had excellent attendance at school, worked hard in lessons and was making good progress.
Ark Elvin Academy. Credit: Street View
She continued: “All of his friends are desperately concerned about him and want him to know how much they are missing him. We are working with our in-school counselling service place2be to support our pupils and staff at this difficult time.”
“At this point more than a week after he was last seen we are desperate to raise the profile of this investigation. Everyone needs to recognise Rashid’s face so we can find out where he is. Someone must have seen him or know where he is.”
Detective Chief Inspector Tony Bellis also stated that the situation is completely out of character and nothing like this has nothing happened before.
He said: “He’s a young man, only 14, and while our work to establish all the facts continues, there appears to be no clear reason at this time for his going missing.”
Police are also supporting the family who are “desperate for him to come home”.
Police are concerned as Rashid has been missing for over a week.
“We’ve spoken to a number of people but remain keen to hear from anyone who has yet to speak to us. Even if you think it might be insignificant, you must tell us. The slightest fragment of information could prove vital,” he added.
“I want to also appeal directly to Rashid to come home. Rashid – you are not in any trouble at all. Our only concern is for your safety and all we want is to get you home to your family. Please contact us and let us know you’re safe.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 999 quoting 22MIS009512 or information can be reported anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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