Search for man who absconded during Deptford DLR shop visit

Officers were called shortly after 1.20pm on Wednesday, March 31 and informed that, Menelik, 46, had absconded from staff while on an escorted visit to shops near Deptford Dockland Light Railway Station.

He is believed to have boarded a number 53 bus heading towards Lambeth North.

PC Luke Hill, who is leading the investigation, said: "My team are continuing to carry out extensive enquiries to locate Menelik, but he remains missing.

"If seen, we ask the public not to approach him and call 999.

"Anyone who may have been in contact with Boakye is urged to get in touch with police immediately."

Menelik is 5ft 9ins tall, of medium build, and was last seen wearing a black jacket, black jogging bottoms, and blue trainers.

He is believed to have links to Streatham and is also known to frequent the Brixton area.

Anyone who sees Menelik is advised not to approach him but to call 999 immediately.

Anyone with other information about his movements should contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD 3843/31MAR.