A teenager has gone missing in Hartlepool, and police are now on the lookout for the boy. 

Benjamin Brown, aged 15, has been missing since Wednesday night (March 22) prompting concerns. 

He was last seen in Hartlepool at 9.40 pm on Wednesday night, wearing a black jacket, grey jogging bottoms and dark blue slippers. 

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Benjamin is described as 5 ft 6 inches tall and has brown hair in a mullet style. 

If you have seen Benjamin or have information on his whereabouts please contact Cleveland Police via the number 101, quoting ref 054303.