A major search operation is underway at Pickmere Lake after police received reports of a missing teenage boy in the area, prompting a coordinated response involving multiple emergency services.
Cheshire Police confirmed that officers are actively searching the lake and surrounding land following concerns for the welfare of the teenager, who was reported missing earlier in the day. The operation has been supported by the police helicopter, which has been deployed to assist with aerial searches over the water and nearby open areas, as well as teams on the ground working along the shoreline.
Specialist units from the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service have also joined the search effort, bringing water rescue and recovery capability to assist police in covering the lake and difficult-to-access areas. Fire crews are understood to be working alongside officers in a coordinated effort to ensure all possible locations are being checked thoroughly.
Authorities have not released further details about the teenager’s identity, citing the ongoing nature of the search and the need to protect privacy during active missing person investigations. Police have stressed that the situation is being treated with urgency.
A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said members of the public should avoid the area while emergency services continue their work. They emphasized that unnecessary presence around the lake could hinder search operations and put members of the public at risk due to the large-scale deployment of emergency vehicles and equipment.
The spokesperson also urged anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward, referencing incident number IML 2336977. Officers are appealing for any sightings, dashcam footage, or information about the teenager’s last known movements that could help establish a timeline.
Pickmere Lake and its surrounding walking routes are known as a popular leisure area near Northwich, often attracting visitors for recreation, fishing, and walking. However, its size and natural terrain can make search operations complex, particularly when visibility is reduced or when water-based searches are required.
