17/05/2021

Appeal Issued To Find Two Brothers From North Belfast

Police have issued an appeal to find two boys from north Belfast who have been missing since Friday, 14 MAy.

Patrick Hovarth, aged five, and his brother Fabricio, aged 8, were last seen getting into a back Ford car in the Limestone Road area on Friday evening.

The PSNI are becoming "increasingly concerned" for their safety and may be in the company of a relative.

nspector Phil McCullagh said: "We are keen to know that both boys are safe and well.

"We believe they may be in the company of a relative in Northern Ireland or possibly in Ireland – and so I would appeal to that person to get in touch with police as soon as possible on 101.

"Both boys are dark-haired and were seen getting into a black Ford car around 6pm on Friday 14 May in the Limestone Road area of Belfast.

"At that time, the younger brother, Patrick, was wearing light-coloured bottoms and top with black shoes.

"Fabricio was wearing grey bottoms and a purple and green top.

"If any members of the public have any information about the boys or have seen them since Friday evening, I would urge them to contact police immediately."

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