Police Search for Missing 12-Year-Old Zane-Lee in Lancashire

Lancashire Police are appealing for the public's help to find Zane-Lee, 12, who has been missing from home since Saturday evening.
The force says it is "really concerned" about his welfare, prompting an urgent public appeal issued Sunday afternoon.
What We Know So Far
[CONFIRMED] Zane-Lee was last seen on Curzon Road in St Anne's at 7:30pm on Saturday, June 20.
[CONFIRMED] He is described as around 5ft 4ins tall, with brown hair, last seen wearing a black jacket, white t-shirt, baby blue shorts and navy Nike trainers.
[CONFIRMED] Police say Zane-Lee has known links to St Anne's and Manchester City Centre, suggesting he may have travelled toward either area.
[CONFIRMED] Lancashire Police issued the appeal directly on Facebook, writing: "We're really concerned about his welfare and so we're asking for your help to bring him home."
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What Is Still Unknown
- The circumstances that led to Zane-Lee leaving home have not been disclosed by police.
- It is not yet confirmed whether he has been sighted anywhere since Saturday evening.
- No timeline has been given for when police expect to update the public further.
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What Authorities Have Said
Lancashire Police is asking anyone with an immediate sighting of Zane-Lee to call 999 right away.
Anyone with other information is asked to call 101, quoting log number LC-20260620-1820.
No further statement has been issued beyond the original appeal as of 15:34 BST.
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What to Watch Next
Lancashire Police is expected to issue an update once Zane-Lee is located or new information comes in. Whether he was last moving toward St Anne's or Manchester City Centre remains the open question search teams are working through.
๐ We will update this article as new information is confirmed.
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Key Takeaways
- Zane-Lee, 12, has been missing from home since 7:30pm on Saturday, June 20, last seen on Curzon Road, St Anne's.
- Lancashire Police say they are "really concerned" about his welfare.
- He has known links to St Anne's and Manchester City Centre.
- What is not yet known: the circumstances of his disappearance and whether he has been sighted since.
- Next development: any sighting or update from Lancashire Police.
Sources
- Manchester Evening News โ Police 'Really Concerned' About Missing Boy, 12, Who Could Be in Manchester City Centre โ June 21, 2026
- Lancashire Police โ Official News Page โ June 21, 2026
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