Nottinghamshire Police have issued an urgent appeal to find two missing children who vanished from the Broxtowe area on Wednesday evening. Amy, 13, and Taireece, 11, were last seen at approximately 6pm on 6 August 2025, sparking immediate concern for their welfare.
Officers are conducting extensive searches across the borough, which lies immediately west of Nottingham city centre and includes the towns of Beeston, Eastwood, Kimberley and Stapleford. The force has urged anyone with information about the children’s whereabouts to contact them immediately.
Detective teams from Nottinghamshire Police’s dedicated Missing from Home unit have been deployed to coordinate the search effort. The specialist team, which operates seven days a week, provides sophisticated investigation and safeguarding responses for missing persons cases across the county.
Description of Missing Children
Amy is described as 5ft 2in tall with a small build and long brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black and grey coat, black shorts, black Nike socks, black Crocs and glasses.
Taireece is approximately 4ft 10in tall, also of small build, with black curly hair. He was last seen wearing a black and grey tracksuit and trainers, and was carrying a Gucci-style bag.
We are concerned for their safety and urgently want to hear from anyone who has seen them,” a Nottinghamshire Police spokesperson stated in the appeal posted on the force’s official Facebook page.
Search Efforts Intensify
The Missing from Home team consists of two sergeants and 16 specialist staff members who focus on investigating and safeguarding missing individuals. The unit uses bespoke case management systems that create specific investigative tasks for each missing person report.
A police source familiar with missing persons procedures explained that standard protocols include conducting home searches, checking locations the children frequent, contacting friends and family members, and reviewing CCTV footage from the area.
“When children go missing, every minute counts,” said a senior officer who requested anonymity. “We mobilise all available resources to ensure their safe return.”
Community Response
The Broxtowe area, home to approximately 116,000 residents according to recent census data, has several schools and youth facilities where the children may have connections. Local community groups have begun sharing the police appeal across social media platforms.
Parents in the area have expressed concern following the announcement. Sarah Mitchell, a mother of two from Beeston, said: “It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. We’re all keeping our eyes open and sharing the appeal.”
The borough comprises both urban and rural areas, with nearly two-thirds being open countryside. This diverse landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for search teams.
Police Appeal Protocol
Nottinghamshire Police have assigned separate incident numbers for each child, indicating they may be conducting parallel investigations. Members of the public who spot Amy are asked to call 101 quoting incident 0797_06082025, whilst those with information about Taireece should quote incident 0811_06082025.
The force emphasised that anyone who believes either child could be in immediate danger should call 999 rather than the non-emergency number.
A lot of thought goes into each decision when we appeal to the public to help find a missing person,” explained a police spokesperson. “Your support of our missing person appeals on our website, social media and through the local media is invaluable.”
Support Systems Activated
The Missing People charity, which provides support for the 170,000 people who go missing each year in the UK, has been notified of the case. The organisation offers a 24-hour helpline for missing children and adults, as well as support for families.
When children under 18 go missing, information is automatically shared with other agencies in line with local safeguarding agreements. This multi-agency approach ensures all available resources are utilised in the search.
Prevention interviews are standard procedure when missing persons are located, allowing officers to understand why someone went missing and to identify any safeguarding concerns.
Wider Context
The disappearance comes at a time when Nottinghamshire Police are managing various challenges across the county. Recent crime statistics show the force handled over 9,000 recorded outcomes in May 2025 alone, with resources stretched across multiple priorities.
Inspector Tim Cuthbert, who oversees policing in the neighbouring Rushcliffe area, recently praised community engagement efforts that have helped reduce anti-social behaviour. Similar community cooperation is now crucial in locating Amy and Taireece.
The Broxtowe area has good transport links, with frequent bus services operated by Nottingham City Transport. This connectivity means the children could potentially have travelled beyond the immediate area, expanding the search parameters.
Investigation Continues
As night fell on Thursday, search efforts continued with officers checking parks, shopping areas and transport hubs. The force’s sophisticated missing persons protocols include reviewing recent social media activity and checking with local businesses.
“We investigate reports from members of the public and conduct all possible enquiries to locate missing persons,” a police statement confirmed. “Once we launch a missing person inquiry, we provide ongoing support and guidance throughout what can be a difficult time for relatives and friends.”
The Missing from Home team will continue coordinating with uniformed officers and detectives throughout the night. Door-to-door enquiries in the area where the children were last seen are expected to continue on Friday morning.
Public Assistance Crucial
Police stress that public vigilance remains critical in missing children cases. Anyone who sees either Amy or Taireece is urged not to approach them if they appear distressed, but to immediately contact police with their location.
“In most cases, we need to see the person to confirm they are safe and well and to discuss what happened,” explained a missing persons coordinator. “We will inform interested parties that the person has been found but never disclose their whereabouts without consent, unless there are concerns about age or vulnerability.”
The force has not indicated whether the children know each other or if their disappearances are connected, though the similar timing and location suggest a possible link.
As the search enters its second day, Nottinghamshire Police continue to urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. The safe return of Amy and Taireece remains the force’s top priority.
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