Missing boy, 17, could be 168 miles away from his home as police issue appeal

Police have issued an urgent appeal for information as they search for a teenager from England, feared to be in . Seventeen year old James vanished on Sunday, May 18.

He was last sighted in Morecambe, a town in the north west of England, on Thornton Road. At roughly 2:20pm on the day he disappeared, James was seen sporting a black t-shirt, tracksuit, silver chain, and a cap.

Described as 5ft 6ins with short hair, shaven at the sides, and sporting facial hair, it's believed that he may have travelled to Glasgow. With Glasgow located a significant 166 miles north of Morecambe, the car journey is estimated to take about two hours and 43 minutes, reports .

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An appeal on the Police Scotland Greater Glasgow page urges public assistance: "Can you help Morecambe Police? They believe James could be in the Glasgow area."

More details of James' disappearance were shared by Morecambe Police online: "Have you seen James? James, 17, is missing from Morecambe."

Detailing his last known location and appearance, the post continues: "He was last seen on Thornton Road on 18th May at around 2:20pm. Since James was reported as missing to us, we have carried out enquiries offline, but are now asking for your help."

Urging the public to be vigilant, the appeal concluded: "He is 5ft 6in with short hair, shaved on the sides with facial hair. He was last seen wearing a tracksuit, black t-shirt, a silver chain and a cap. If you see James, or know where he may be, please call 101 quoting log 0698 of 20th May.

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