Police are concerned for the welfare of a Colchester teenager who has been missing from his home since Thursday.
Daniel Sands, 16, was last seen wearing dark grey tracksuit bottoms, a black North Face hooded top with a large logo in the front, a grey Puffa style jacket and white Nike Air Force trainers.
Officers believe he may be carrying a Nike Air backpack and has links to the Kelvedon and Witham areas.
His family and Essex Police are concerned for his welfare.
Anyone with information is asked to call Colchester police station on 101.
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