Police are making an "urgent" appeal for information about a missing 15-year-old from Stockton.
Liam Appleby is believed to be camping out around Stockton or Eaglescliffe.
He is described as slim with mousy brown hair that is loosely permed. His ears are pierced.
Liam has not been seen since last Sunday afternoon at around 2pm.
A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "We’re still urgently looking for missing 15-year-old Liam Appleby from Stockton, last seen on Sunday afternoon at around 2pm.
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"We believe Liam may be camping out in Stockton or Eaglescliffe and we have a more recent photo of him.
"He is slim with mousy brown hair which is loosely permed and he has his ears pierced.
"If you’ve seen Liam or know where he is, please contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number as soon as possible. Please quote reference number 187293."
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