Police have appealed to John Paul Sweeney, who is missing from home, to contact his parents.
The 14-year-old was last seen early on Saturday at his mother's home in the Cowgate/ Blakelaw area of Newcastle.
It is believed he could be in the Gateshead or Sunderland areas.
He is described as 5ft 10in, with shaved brown hair, which is longer on top, and has brown eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to call 0191-214 6555 extension 62958 or 62926.
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