Essex Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 15-year-old boy.
Kieron Lincoln has been missing from Chelmsford since Saturday, November 16 and has links to Maldon.
His family are concerned for his welfare.
A spokesman said: "We have carried out a number of enquiries to locate him and we understand Kieren has been in contact with his relatives.
"The call made to them was five days ago and we need to find him.
"Kieron has links to Chelmsford, Maldon, north London or Wales."
He has been described as being 5ft 8ins and has long black hair.
Anyone with information is asked to call Chelmsford police station on 101.
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