Police have issued an appeal for information regarding a 17-year-old who has now been missing for five days and may be located in Oxfordshire.
The young man, named Yahya with his surname withheld, was reported missing from the Swanley area of Kent.
He was last observed on Thursday, September 10.
Officers are now working on the assumption that Yahya could be in the vicinity of Long Hanborough or Woodstock, both situated within West Oxfordshire.
According to the description provided, Yahya is described as a black male standing at 5 feet 4 inches in height.
He is of slim build and has shoulder-length black hair worn in braids.
His eyes are brown and he has brown stubble on his face.
At the time of his last known sighting, Yahya was dressed in a black t-shirt, grey shorts, white trainers and was carrying a red bag.
Thames Valley Police have expressed concerns regarding Yahya’s welfare.
Anyone possessing information relevant to his whereabouts, or who may have seen him, has been asked to contact officers by dialling 101 and quoting reference number 43260478319.