Authorities are intensifying their search for Paul Pike, an 18-year-old Birmingham City fan who has been missing since Saturday, March 21. He was last seen near Pride Park Stadium in Derby following a football match between Derby County and Birmingham City.
Recent Developments in the Search
Nearly a week after his disappearance, Derbyshire police announced the discovery of items believed to belong to Paul during search efforts near a river. The police are particularly seeking assistance from cyclists who may have captured footage of the area around the time he was last seen.
Details of the Disappearance
- Date of Disappearance: March 21, 2026
- Location: Near Pride Park Stadium, Derby
- Last Known Sightings: Outside the stadium at 12:43 PM and walking along the riverside path shortly thereafter.
- Background: Paul has ADHD and autism.
Paul reportedly entered the stadium but left just 13 minutes after the match began. His family and supporters have been actively searching for him, gathering at Pride Park in response to social media appeals. His brother, Andrew Fuller, expressed his deep concern in a heartfelt message, urging anyone with information to reach out.
Description of Paul Pike
Paul is described as:
- White
- Approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall
- Slim build
- Short dark brown hair with a beard
At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing:
- Sergio Tacchino tracksuit top (grey on top, black on the bottom)
- Burberry patterned baseball cap
- Navy blue polo shirt
- Jeans
How to Help
Derbyshire police are appealing for anyone with information about Paul’s whereabouts to contact them. You can reach out by calling 101 and quoting reference number 1095 from March 24.
The community remains hopeful for Paul’s safe return, and supporters from both cities are contributing to the search efforts alongside his family.
