POLICE have now located a missing 16-year-old.

The boy, named only as Ryan left an address in Norton on Monday, August 2 and didn’t return, sparking a appeal to find him. 

Police have confirmed the teenager has now been located.

READ MORE: Police appeal to trace Stockton man wanted for assault and theft of motor vehicles

Police officers thanked those who shared the appeal to find him.

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