Mylo Capilla, 13, vanishes near river in Ingleby sparking major overnight search

A major search operation has been launched after a 13-year-old schoolboy vanished near a river.

Mylo Capilla, 13, was last seen at around 9pm on Thursday, near Ingleby Barwick, also known as The Muddies, near Stockton-on-Tees, wearing a dark t-shirt and trousers. Five ambulances, a specialist Water Rescue Unit, mountain rescue crews, police officers and search dogs rushed to the scene at Ramsey Gardens yesterday evening.

A large emergency service presence has remained in the area throughout the night with local residents joining 999 crews in the search. The housing estate, near the River Tees, has since been cordoned off as teams continue to search for the young boy into the early hours of this morning.

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As members of the public turn out in force to help with the search they have been warned 'do not enter water' by Tees River Rescue.

A cleveland Police statement shared on Facebook yesterday evening reads: "Officers are appealing for information that will help them find Mylo Capilla who has been reported missing. The 13-year-old boy was last seen at 9pm on Thursday 26 June at the "Muddies" on Ramsey Gardens in Ingleby Barwick. Mylo is believed to be wearing a dark t-shirt and dark bottoms.

"While searches are ongoing, officers are reminding members of the public in the area to liaise with them directly and for their own safety not to enter any water. If you have information that will assist officers please call 101 quoting reference number 117649."

Tees River Rescue told Teeside Live: "Our crews were called out at around 9:15pm on June 26 2025, to assist with searches along the river Tees. We would like to reiterate to any public who may be assisting with the search do not enter the water and do not get too close to steep banks.

"We deployed 2 boats and our welfare vehicle with 8 volunteers in total, we will continue to provide support as requested. We will provide no further details.

A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: 'We are currently on-scene at an on-going incident in Ingleby Barwick in Stockton.

'We received the call at 9.29pm and currently have one ambulance crew, one duty officer and three crews from our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) on scene and we are being supported by our colleagues at the police and fire services.'

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