Police in Harwich have appealed for help to find a missing teenager.

Gary Foster, 18, of Church Hill, Ramsey, was last seen when he left his family home shortly after 11.30pm on Sunday September 12.

Gary is believed to have gone missing before but never for so long and police are now eager to check on his welfare.

He is believed to have connections in the Colchester area.

A spokesman for Harwich police said: "We are not trying to catch him. Like his family we just want to be assured he is all right.

Gary is described as white, 5ft 4in tall and about eight-and-a-half stone in weight. He has brown eyes and was last seen with stubble and centre parted hair.

Anyone with information about Gary's whereabouts should contact Harwich Police on 01255 241312.

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