AN URGENT search is underway to locate a missing 15-year-old boy.

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of 15-year-old Reece from Hastings, after he was last seen in the Bexhill Road area of the town at about midday today.

Reece is white, slim, 5’8”, with medium length blond hair and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, navy blue jeans and grey trainers. He wasn’t carrying a bag.

The Argus: Reece is described as 5'8" and was wearing a white t-shirt when he was last seenReece is described as 5'8" and was wearing a white t-shirt when he was last seen

Officers believe he also has links to St Leonards and Bexhill.

Anyone who sees Reece is urged to contact police online, or by calling 101, quoting serial 0005 of 29/06.

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