THE search for a missing teenager last seen riding his bike towards a motorway bridge is continuing as his mum made an emotional plea.
Joseph Bellamy, 18, left his home address in Caldicot, Wales, between 12am and 1am on Tuesday, December 3, and has not been seen since.
Police said he was captured on CCTV riding a red pushbike towards the M48 Severn Bridge.
The bike was later found by officers and there is serious concern for Joseph’s welfare.
Joseph’s mother Natasha Bellamy asked people to “hold on to [their] loved ones tightly”.
She wrote: “We welcome in the New Year of much needed light and hope, as the search for our beautiful boy, Joseph, continues.
“I finally get why many people are sad and broken during the festive period. I admit I never understood it, until recently.
“Hold on to your loved ones tightly, don’t let a day pass without telling them how much you love them.”
Investigating officers are now urging motorists to check their dashcam footage.
They are appealing for anyone with relevant information on his whereabouts to come forward.
Joseph is described as white, 6ft tall with mousey hair and blue eyes.
He was last seen wearing light colour jeans with black Jordan 4s Black Cat Retro mid-top Nike trainers and a black Teddy fleece jumper with a black sweatshirt underneath.
Gwent Police said: “Officers investigating are trying to establish Joseph’s movements after he was captured on CCTV at 00.45/12.45am and are urging for any motorists who used the M48 bridge that morning to check their dashcam footage.
“If you were using the bridge or in the surrounding area, and haven’t done so, please check CCTV or dashcam footage between 12.30am and 2am on Tuesday 3 December for any sightings of Joseph.”
They added: “Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call us on 101 or send us a direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2400400170.
“Joseph is also urged to get in touch with us.”
