POLICE searching for missing 12-year-old George Maynard believe he has now shaved his head.

George, who is white, of slim build, had wavy blond hair, and was last seen wearing a black hooded top with a gold logo on the left breast and writing down the left arm, black tracksuit trousers, and blue/white trainers, when he left his address in Hove on Saturday night.

He is still thought to be somewhere in the city.

Although there are currently no suspicious circumstances around George's disappearance, there is concern for him, due to his age and consequent vulnerability.

Anyone who sees George, or who has any information on his whereabouts, is asked to contact the police by calling 999, quoting serial 1646 of 03/08.