Middlesbrough Police

28/08/2026

14-year-old Layton who is from Lancashire but was missing and believed to be in Middlesbrough has been located safe and well.

We'd like to thank all those who shared our appeal to find him - we always appreciate your help!

28/08/2026

Jake (34) who was circulated as missing from Stainton in Middlesbrough earlier this week has just been safely located.

We'd like to thank everyone who shared our appeals to find him!

24/08/2026

UPDATE! 🐶
The owner has been in touch and is making arrangements to collect her!

Thank you for your shares 🐾

Appeal for dog owner to come forward, Middlesbrough❗

Is this gorgeous girl yours?

🐾This female red Labrador was found earlier, wandering in traffic on Ladgate Lane near Stewart Park.

👮🏼‍♂️She’s currently safe and well and being looked after at Coulby Newham Police Office but we do need her rightful owner to collect her and take her home!

Please quote ref 169815.

24/08/2026

Appeal for dog owner to come forward, Middlesbrough❗

Is this gorgeous girl yours?

🐾This female red Labrador was found earlier, wandering in traffic on Ladgate Lane near Stewart Park.

👮🏼‍♂️She’s currently safe and well and being looked after at Coulby Newham Police Office but we do need her rightful owner to collect her and take her home!

Please quote ref 169815.

22/08/2026

A section 60 order will be in place in Middlesbrough for the next 24 hours, to deal with disorder in the specified area.

The order gives officers additional powers in the area for the stipulated period, where they can stop and search people or vehicles where they have reasonable suspicion that they may be carrying a weapon.

It will run from 7:15pm this evening (Saturday 22 August), until the same time tomorrow (Sunday 23 August).

The areas covered are shown in the below map, which are Cargo Fleet Lane east, up to Normanby Road, along Longlands Road and the Trunk Road south to Ormesby Road.

21/08/2026

Do you recognise this bike?

This distinctive bike was reported stolen from a shed from Phillida Terrace in Middlesbrough between 2am and 2.25am on Monday 17 August.

The blue, white and yellow TC85 Husqvarna 2022 bike has custom graphics on it, a white seat and has ‘Joe Barker’ written on the side.

Enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of this bike, is urged to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 164555.

21/08/2026

CCTV❗

Officers investigating a racially aggravated public order offence in Middlesbrough are wanting to identify this man in the image as he may have information that could assist with their enquiries.

The offence occurred on Monday 13 August on Princes Road and Linthorpe Road when a man is reported to have used racial language towards a woman.

If you know the identity of the man or have information, please get in touch on 101 or via our website quoting reference number 161728.

We are also appealing directly to the man in the image to get in touch.

21/08/2026

Do you know recognise these teenagers? (For legal reasons, we can't show their faces due to them possibly being aged under 18)

Police would like to speak to them following a report of an incident in Middlesbrough town centre on Wednesday 19 August.

Around 5.10pm, officers received reports of a large fire at the former Doc Browns pub on Corporation Road. The fire is believed to have been deliberate after access was gained to the building which has been empty for some time.

Other buildings close by were evacuated for safety reasons while the fire was extinguished.

Officers would like to speak to the two boys in the image who may be able to assist with their enquiries. They are described as two white males, believed to be aged between 14-17 years and wearing the clothing pictured below.

Anyone who may know the identity of the two boys or anyone who may recognise their clothing from the image, is asked to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 166065.
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at https://orlo.uk/omXqx or by calling 0800 555 111.

20/08/2026

Policing in the heart of your neighbourhood 👮🏼‍♂️💙

Our officers from Middlesbrough’s neighbourhood policing team spent a fun-packed morning engaging with people at Teesside Ability Support Centre.

🥰The centre provides a service that offers a range of activities to keep adults with disabilities active and engaged in a respectful, safe and caring environment.

During the visit, officers had the opportunity to meet people, talk about their role within the community and take part in activities.

The morning was filled with laughter, learning and meaningful conversations, helping to strengthen relationships and build trust between local policing teams and the people we serve.

Officers thoroughly enjoyed their visit and were delighted to support the fantastic work being delivered by the centre, which plays an important role in enhancing the wellbeing and independence of its members.

🫶🏼

20/08/2026

At his court appearance at Teesside Magistrates Court this morning, Paul French, aged 46, of Maltby Street in Middlesbrough, was jailed for four months for possession of a bladed article in a public place ⚖

Middlesbrough officers arrested a man after proactive patrols to target drug activity in the Valley Road area on Wednesday 19th August.

After concerns were raised by local residents regarding drug activity in the area, officers from Middlesbrough Proactive Team conducted plain-clothed patrols when they spotted alleged drug activity utilising the police drone.

After a lengthy foot pursuit, a 46-year-old man was detained and was found with suspected drugs, cash and a razor blade. He was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

He was later charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place and is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court today, Thursday 20th August.

He remains on police bail in connection with the drugs offence.

A second man arrested aged 28, who was also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, was later released with no further action.

📞💻If you have information on drug activity in your local area, please contact Cleveland Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously online at https://orlo.uk/i1tkp or by calling 0800 555 111.