POLICE officers have confirmed a teenage boy who was missing for two days has now been found. 

William Leonardi, 14, had been reported missing and was last seen, in Barrack Street, on April 2 at about 11.20am.

The teenager was described as being 5ft 8in tall, has short black wavy hair, and clean shaven.

He was last seen wearing a green tracksuit with white panels, a grey bomber jacket, black trainers, and a black shoulder bag.

William is known to visit Colchester’s city centre.

An appeal was launched to find him.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “If you’re with William or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact us by calling 999."

If you can help the search, it is advised to  quote the incident number 451 of Tuesday April 2 when contacting the police.