POLICE are no longer appealing to locate a missing teenager.

James Allen, 16, had gone missing from Colchester.

He was last seen in the Highwoods area of the city at about 4.30pm yesterday, Monday, November 21.

He is described as white, about 5ft 6ins tall with short brown hair.

He was last seen wearing cargo style shorts and a black t-shirt with a mountain silhouette on the front.

A police spokesman said: "We’re worried about him and want to make sure he’s ok.

"If you have seen him, are with him, or have any information please call 999 quoting incident number 1023 of November 21.

"Thank you."

UPDATE - James has been found.