BREAKING: Major hunt launched for boy, 9, who vanished wearing Minecraft t-shirt as police urge 'call 999'

Police have launched an urgent search for a young boy last seen wearing a Minecraft t-shirt.

People have been urged to call 999 if they see nine-year-old Jacub, who was last seen in Sandwell, the West Midlands, when he disappeared this morning at around 5am.

Investigators said the youngster was wearing a video game shirt at the time and a black tracksuit, and police have asked the public for help in finding him.

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Sandwell Police said in an appeal released today: "Have you seen Jacub, aged 9, who’s missing from Sandwell? Jacub was last seen at 05:00 18/05/2025, wearing a black tracksuit and a T-shirt."

Anyone who believes they have seen Jacub has been asked to call police on 999 and quote the log 2445-180525.

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