Police issue urgent appeal to locate missing teenager with links to Eastbourne
By Sam Pole
Published 27th Oct 2026, 17:35 GMT
Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a missing teenager who has links to Eastbourne and Brighton.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “Have you seen Franky? He's 13 years old and has been missing from Basildon, Essex, since Sunday, October 25.
"Franky was last seen the town at around 1.30pm, wearing a black Prada coat over a grey Nike tracksuit, grey Nike trainers, a black Moncler beanie hat, and carrying a black Nike backpack.
“He also has links to Brighton and Eastbourne.
"If you see Franky, or have any information of his whereabouts, please call 101 quoting serial 554 of 26/10.”