POLICE have renewed their appeal to trace 13-year-old Mark Freer from the Middlesbrough area.

The teenager was last seen at around 1.30pm on Tuesday, February 16 at an address on Aske Road, Middlesbrough.

Although he is believed to have been in contact with members of his family, officers need to speak with him in person to ensure that he is safe and well.

He is described as a white male, around 5ft 4ins tall with short brown hair, of medium to average build and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue hooded top, grey Adidas tracksuit bottoms, grey Adidas top and black Nike trainers. The teenager has links to the North Ormesby, Pallister Park and Park End areas of Middlesbrough.

Anyone who may know of his whereabouts of anyone who may have seen him is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101.