Police re-appeal for help to find missing Barnsley boy Tyrese after new sighting

Police are re-appealing for help to find a missing Barnsley teenager after a new sighting.

Tyrese, aged 16, was reported missing after last being seen in the Great Houghton area of Barnsley, at around 2pm on Tuesday, September 7.

But there was a new sighting of the teen in Great Houghton at 4.17pm on Wednesday, September 16.

He is black male, around 5ft 11ins tall, slim and was last seen wearing a grey and black tracksuit with a grey puffer jacket and Nike trainers.

Tyrese has links to the Kirklees and Huddersfield areas of West Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire Police said: “Enquiries, including address checks and work with neighbouring forces, have been ongoing and officers are becoming concerned for Tyrese's welfare and are now asking the public for help.

“Have you seen Tyrese or may know where he is?”

Anyone with information should contact South Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 4 of September 17, 2026 when you get in touch.

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