Missing IHC boy

Police are currently searching the Christchurch suburb of New Brighton, around Bowhill Road, for a 15 year old boy missing from his special care home at 1715 hours.

Police hold extreme fears for the safety of this boy due to him having intellectual and other disabilities, as well as the wintry weather conditions.

The boy is believed to have a black Huskie/Labrador dog accompanying him.

Description:
Male Caucasian 15 years
Long black wool coat
Black vest with hoodie
Green cargo pants
Black gumboots

Police ask anyone who may have seen the boy to ring Christchurch Police on (03) 363 7400.