The police are very “concerned” about the disappearance of a teenager

Essex Police have said they are “concerned” about a missing teenager. In an appeal to the public on Sunday (May 26), Essex Police said they were trying to locate 15-year-old Lee Smith.

Lee is missing from the Harwich area but also has links to the Southend and Colchester areas. Police said they were worried about Lee and wanted to find him to make sure he was okay. Anyone who knows where Lee is is asked to contact Essex Police by calling 101.

In its statement on Sunday, Essex Police described Lee as just under 6ft tall and with a slim build. He also has shaved hair and a scar on the left side of his head.

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In a statement, Essex Police said: “We are appealing for information to locate Lee Smith, who is missing from Harwich. Lee, 15, is described as just under 6 feet tall, of slim build, with shaved hair and a scar on his side. left side of his head.

“He has links to the Southend and Colchester areas. We are concerned for him and need to trace him to make sure he is ok. If you are with him or have any information on his whereabouts please contact us by calling 101.”