Missing Dutch 14-year-old could have run away to Spain

THE family of a missing 14-year-old Dutch boy believe he could have run away to Spain.

Basiel de Gouw from Spanje, Holland, has been missing since January 4.

A spokesman for the family said Basiel took toiletries and a Spanish dictionary with him and was last seen carrying a large backpack.

He added: “Everything about Basiel’s disappearance implies he planned it.”

Basiel left for school on Monday morning at 8:00 on a bike, but never arrived.

Searches in Holland have been ongoing since.

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