Essex police is concerned about the safety of 15 year old, Jack Joel and are now appealing for public assistance in locating the Harlow teenager.

Mr Joel was last seen on the morning of Thursday 2 September.

He’s described as 6ft tall, with short dark, brown hair and it’s believed he was wearing blue Nike trainers, jeans or tracksuit trousers, a grey hooded top, and carrying a back pack.

Essex police state:"We’re worried about him and need to find him to make sure he’s ok.

If you’ve seen him or have any information about where he is please call us on 101 quoting incident 1176 of 2 September.

If you’re with him or it’s an emergency please call 999."